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Britannica encyclopedia of world religions / [consulting editor, Wendy Doniger].
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Gale eBooks
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Religion--Encyclopedias.
- Religion.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xvii, 1181 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps.
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Other Title:
- Encyclopedia of world religions
- Place of Publication:
- Chicago, IL : Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc., c2006.
- Chicago : Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc., 2006.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- A guide to the religions of the world and to the concepts, movements, people, and events that have shaped them. It includes features such as: entries on religious movements and concepts, historical and legendary figures, divinities, religious sites and ceremonies; images that show sacred places, vestments, rituals, objects, and texts; and more.
- Contents:
- Advisors and Authors; CONTENTS; Editor's Preface; Introduction; Explanatory Notes; Guide to Pronunciation; Pronunciation Symbols; Encyclopedia of World Religions from Aaron to Zwingli; Major Articles; Color Plates: Sacred Places; Color Plates: Sacred Rituals; Color Plates: Sacred Images; Color Plates: Sacred Costumes; Bibliography
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 1168-1181).
- Description based on print version record.
- "The original edition of this book, created in conjunction with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated, was published in 1999 as Merriam-Webster's encyclopedia of world religions" -- T. p. verso.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 9786611252779
- 9781281252777
- 1281252778
- 9781593394912
- 1593394918
- OCLC:
- 437224619
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