The World's Religions (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521637480)

The World's Religions offers a fascinating insight into a wide range of faiths, their history and their followers. In the richly illustrated new edition of this popular book, religions are described through their symbols, rituals, followers, architecture and art. References, statistics, maps and pictures have been updated and added. The text has been thoroughly revised to highlight recent developments, such as the spread of Islam, African-American and Hispanic-American religious experience, and women priests.

Author: Ninian Smart
ISBN-10: 0521637481
ISBN-13: 9780521637480
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 06/28/1998
Pages: 608
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.60lbs
Size: 9.00h x 7.40w x 1.20d

Review Citation(s):
Univ PR Books for Public Libry 01/01/1999 pg. 5 - Recommended/Special Interest
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2000 pg. 586
Rec Ref Bks for Small/Med Libr 01/01/2000 pg. 232
Rec Ref Bks in Paperback 01/01/2000 pg. 224
Library Journal 11/01/1998