Atlas of the world's religions / edited by Ninian Smart.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Smart, Ninian, 1927-2001.

Class of 1932 Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Religions--Maps.

Religions.

Religions--History--Maps.

History.

Genre:

Maps.

Physical Description:

240 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 33 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Oxford University Press, [1999]

Summary:

This superbly illustrated and organized reference source is the first comprehensive visual guide to the world's religious traditions. With text by leading experts, and lavishly illustrated with photographs, thematic maps, site reconstructions, and tables and charts, many in full color, the Atlas charts the origin, growth, and spread of all major faithsz A survey of contemporary religious life, its historical background, and a glossary, index, and list of resources enhance the research value of the book.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-224) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Class of 1932 Fund.

ISBN:

0195214498

OCLC:

43042446