Britannica encyclopedia of world religions [electronic resource] / [ consulting editor, Wendy Doniger].
- Publication:
- Chicago, IL : Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc., c2006.
- Format/Description:
- Book
1 online resource (1233 p.) - Status/Location:
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- Subjects:
- Religion -- Encyclopedias.
- Form/Genre:
- Electronic books.
- Language:
- English
- Summary:
- A guide to the religions of the world and to the concepts, movements, people, and events that have shaped them. It includes features such as: entries on religious movements and concepts, historical and legendary figures, divinities, religious sites and ceremonies; images that show sacred places, vestments, rituals, objects, and texts; and more.
- Contents:
- Advisors and Authors; CONTENTS; Editor's Preface; Introduction; Explanatory Notes; Guide to Pronunciation; Pronunciation Symbols; Encyclopedia of World Religions from Aaron to Zwingli; Major Articles; Color Plates: Sacred Places; Color Plates: Sacred Rituals; Color Plates: Sacred Images; Color Plates: Sacred Costumes; Bibliography
- Notes:
- "The original edition of this book, created in conjunction with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated, was published in 1999 as Merriam-Webster's encyclopedia of world religions" -- T. p. verso.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 1168-1181). - Contributor:
- Doniger, Wendy.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, inc. - ISBN:
- 1-281-25277-8
9786611252779
1-59339-491-8 - OCLC:
- 319493641