The Penguin Dictionary of Religions (Dictionary, Penguin)

Hinnells, John R.

ISBN 10: 0140512616 / ISBN 13: 9780140512618

Published by Penguin Books, 1997

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Penguin Dictionary of Religions (Dictionary, Penguin)
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0140512616
• ISBN 13: 9780140512618
• Binding: paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Fair
• Weight: 17 ounces

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Synopsis

The Penguin Dictionary of Religions covers: religions throughout the world, including Buddhism, Christianity, Gnosticism, Hinduism, Islam, Jains, Judaism, and New Religious Movements; whole new sections, notably on religions in migration, Afro-Caribbean religious movements, modern North American developments, traditional religions in Latin America and Japanese New Religious Movements; and broad thematic issues, from migration and diaspora, gender and sexuality to mysticism and pilgrimage.
There is a full bibliography and index, as well as an invaluable breakdown of contents by subject area.

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.