Author: Robert Charles ZaehnerPublisher:
ISBN: 9780091075217
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
The Concise Encyclopedia of Living Faiths
Author: Robert Charles ZaehnerPublisher:
ISBN: 9780091075217
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
The Concise Encyclopædia of Living Faiths
Author: Robert Charles ZaehnerPublisher: Beacon Press (MA)
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
The Concise Encyclopedia of Living Faiths
Author: Robert Charles ZaehnerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Religions
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
The Concise Encyclopedia of Living Faiths
Author: Robert Charles ZaehnerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Religions
Languages : en
Pages : 431
Book Description
A Concise Encyclopedia of the Baha'i Faith
Author: Peter SmithPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1780744803
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
Written by a well-known author in the field of Baha'i studies, this is a comprehensive and accessible encyclopedia to the youngest of the world religions. Regarded as the second most widespread faith after Christianity, with adherents in almost every country around the globe, the Baha'i faith is nevertheless unfamiliar to many. here Dr Smith traces the origins and development of the religion from 19th century Iran to the modern day, introducing its central figures and major historical events. combining breadth with a readable yet concise style, he provides a balanced overview of Baha'i scriptures, doctrines and practices, social teachings and organization. This reference work presents a clear and knowledgeable view of a fascinating new religion.
Concise Encyclopedia of Amish, Brethren, Hutterites, and Mennonites
Author: Donald B. KraybillPublisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 0801899117
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Donald B. Kraybill has spent his career among Anabaptist groups, gaining an unparalleled understanding of these traditionally private people. Kraybill shares that deep knowledge in this succinct overview of the beliefs and cultural practices of Amish, Brethren, Hutterites, and Mennonites in North America. Found throughout Canada, Central America, Mexico, and the United States, these religious communities include more than 200 different groups with 800,000 members in 17 countries. Through 340 short entries, Kraybill offers readers information on a wide range of topics related to religious views and social practices. With thoughtful consideration of how these diverse communities are related, this compact reference provides a brief and accurate synopsis of these groups in the twenty-first century. No other single volume provides such a broad overview of Amish, Brethren, Hutterites, and Mennonites in North America. Organized for ease of searching—with a list of entries, a topic finder, an index of names, and ample cross-references—the volume also includes abundant resources for accessing additional information. Wide in scope, succinct in content, and with directional markers along the way, the Concise Encyclopedia of Amish, Brethren, Hutterites, and Mennonites is a must-have reference for anyone interested in Anabaptist groups.
The Encyclopedia of World Religions
Author: Robert S. EllwoodPublisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438110383
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 529
Book Description
Contains nearly 600 brief entries on the world's religious traditions.
The Concise Dictionary of Religion
Author: Irving HexhamPublisher: Regent College Publishing
ISBN: 9781573831208
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
A Concise Encyclopedia of Islam
Author: Gordon Darnell NewbyPublisher:
ISBN: 9786000013080
Category : Electronic books
Languages : en
Pages : 599
Book Description
This concise reference guide is designed specifically for readers and students who wish to learn more about the world''s fastest-growing religion. Fully illustrated, the encyclopedia contains hundreds of alphabetically arranged entries which give succinct yet authoritative information on everything from the Qur''an and its origins to the role of Islam in the USA.
The World's Religions: Islam
Author: Peter ClarkePublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134931956
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
The theological and philosophical bases of the beliefs are clearly presented with their history, development, expression and everyday practice. It is written by international specialists in a scholarly but non-technical style.