Encyclopedia of Sacred Places - Hardcover

Brockman, Norbert C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0874368308 ISBN 13: 9780874368307

Publisher: ABC-CLIO, 1997

Synopsis

As interest increases in the role of world religions in history and international affairs, the new edition ofEncyclopedia of Sacred Places—which arrives 15 years after the publication of the original edition—provides new and updated information on site-specific religious practice and spiritually significant locations around the globe.

While many of the entries describe specific places, like the Erawan Shrine and the Rock of Cashel, others examine types of sacred sites, pilgrimages, and practices. With articles that describe both the places and their associated traditions and history, this reference book reveals the enormous diversity and cultural significance of religious practice worldwide. For students and teachers of classes ranging from high school geography to university-level courses in religious studies, geography, anthropology, and sociology, this book provides essential reference on places of great significance to the world's various faith traditions.

About this title

Book Description

The cultural power of sacred places seems to have diminished little, and perhaps even grown, in the modern era. Participation in pilgrimages has increased immensely in recent decades as greater numbers of people are able to travel the world to visit holy sites, partake in ceremonies and rituals, and add another dimension to the expression of their faith.

About the Author

Norbert C. Brockman, PhD, is director of international relations and associate professor at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, TX.

About this edition

• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0874368308
• ISBN 13: 9780874368307
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 342