The Penguin Dictionary of Religions

Hinnells, John R (Ed)

ISBN 10: 0713915145 / ISBN 13: 9780713915143

Published by Allen Lane, London, 1984

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Copy in black cloth on boards in unclipped D/J. Free of inscriptions. Clean and flat contents.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Penguin Dictionary of Religions
• Publisher: Allen Lane, London
• Publication Date: 1984
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0713915145
• ISBN 13: 9780713915143
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Editiion
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Dictionary
  • Religion

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Synopsis

An essential reference source for both academic and general readers since 1984 has now been expanded and thoroughly revised to reflect the most current religious trends of our ever-changing world. With the original 29 contributors now increased to over 60, each entry reflects the many advances in scholarship and modern developments in religion that have occurred throughout the world. 11 figures. 800 pp.

About the Author

John Hinnells is Visiting Professor in Religious Studies at the University of Derby. He has edited WHO'S WHO OF RELIGIONS and THE PENGUIN HANDBOOK OF LIVING RELIGIONS, both for Penguin. He is currently working on THE PENGUIN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ANCIENT RELIGIONS.