Handbook of Religion: A Christian Engagement with Traditions, Teachings, and Practices
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
080103776X
ISBN 13
9780801037764
Category
Common Room
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Publication Year
2014
Publisher
Pages
832
Subject
Christianity and other religions; Religions; Cults.
Description
This comprehensive handbook provides a Christian perspective on religion and its many manifestations around the world. Written by top religion scholars from a broad spectrum of Christianity, it introduces world religions, indigenous religious traditions, and new religious movements. Articles explore the relationship of other religions to Christianity, providing historical perspective on past encounters and highlighting current issues. The book also contains articles by adherents of non-Christian religions, offering readers an insider's perspective on various religions and their encounters with Christianity. Maps, timelines, and sidebars are included. - from Amzon
Number of Copies
1
