The Usborne encyclopedia of world religions

Meredith, Susan, 1951-

Book 2005

An exploration of the beliefs, history and customs of all the major world religions, as well as many less well-known faiths, past and present. Includes descriptions of related Web sites accessible through Usborne Quicklinks Web site.

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ISBN:

9780746067093
0746067097

Edition:

Revised edition

Description:

127 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps

Other Title:

Encyclopedia of world religions
World religions

Notes:

"Internet-linked."
Includes Internet addresses and index
LSC 19.95

Contents:

What is religion?
Hinduism
Judaism
Buddhism
Christianity
Nonconformists
Islam
Sikhism
Shinto
Chinese religions
Jainism
Baha'i faith
Zoroastrianism
Local relitgons
Past religions
Ancient Egypt
Greece and Rome
Northern Europe
Early America
Religion in society
Map of religions
Time chart
Index
Acnnowledgements

Control Number:

1886695

Other Authors:

Bhachu, Verinder
Hickman, Clare (Welcome Research Fellow in Medical History & Humanities)
Kirkby, Joanne
Le Rolland, Leonard
Rogers, Kirsteen

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