A History of Religious Ideas; Volume 3: from Muhammad to the Age of Reforms

Eliade, Mircea

ISBN 10: 0226204049 / ISBN 13: 9780226204048

Published by University of Chicago Press, 1985

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Hardcover with dustjacket, first printing as indicated by the publisher's "1" in the number line on copyright page, book is in excellent condition with no remarkable flaws, the jacket has two jagged edge-tears on the rear panel and surface-scuffing, a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, translated from the French;

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A History of Religious Ideas; Volume 3: from Muhammad to the Age of Reforms
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Publication Date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0226204049
• ISBN 13: 9780226204048
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition; 1st Printing.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Philosophy

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Reviews

This third volume by the preeminent historian of religions, who died in April 1986, concludes his masterly survey of the field. The arrangement of the volumes is roughly chronological. This volume examines the later developments of Jewish thought, the spread of Christianity, and the rise and diffusion of Islam. Like the other two volumes, it reflects the author's interest in folk beliefs, heresies, and cults of secret wisdom. It concludes with a long and extremely useful bibliographical analysis, "Present Position of Studies." As the crowning achievement to an unparalleled scholarly career this series of books represents a valuable synthesis for specialists and generalists alike. Paul E. Muller-Ortega, Religious Studies Dept., Michigan State Univ., East Lansing
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