2. Edition - December 1996
142.- Euro
1996. 920 Pages, Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0-631-18275-6
ISBN-13: 978-0-631-18275-7 - John Wiley & Sons








Detailed description
Written by a team of leading international scholars in a clear and readable style, this New Handbook of Living Religions provides a general introduction to the sources and history of the major religions, and an overview of its teachings, practices, popular traditions and twentieth century developments. This new edition not only updates existing chapters but also includes a whole new section on cross-cultural issues and modern diaspora religions in the West.

From the contents
Introduction: John R. Hinnells (SOAS, University of London).

Section A: The Religions.

Section B: Cross Cultural Issues.

Index.