- Taschenbuch: 256 Seiten
- Verlag: Element Books; Auflage: Illustrate (November 1997)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 1852309970
- ISBN-13: 978-1852309978
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 27,7 x 22,6 x 2 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 5.0 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (1 Kundenrezension)
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The lofty title of this book, and especially the phrase "illustrated encyclopedia," is misleading. This is in fact a modest exposition of different religions of the world containing 14 chapters, each written by a different expert and representing a different religion. Chief editor Richards is general inspector for religious education and humanities for Northampton, United Kingdom, and the experts all have U.K. affiliations. Each chapter offers the usual descriptions of deities, gods and goddesses, and basic theological beliefs one can find in any introductory text concerning world religions, and none especially shines as unique or authoritative. The quality of the chapters varies, though the writing is usually simple, and the glossy presentation makes this feel like a coffee-table book. The illustrations themselves neither help nor hurt the text and could have been left out. Where the book mainly fails is its index, which is small and limiting, e.g., the entry "angels" retrieves to "Jesus Christ." There are no footnotes and no bibliography, but a "further reading" section is included. Modestly recommended for public libraries; the best one-volume book on world religions remains Huston Smith's The World Religions: Completely Revised and Updated Edition of the "Religions of Man," (HarperSanFrancisco, 1991), not be be confused with his later Illustrated World's Religions (LJ 11/15/94).?Glenn Masuchika, Chaminade Univ. Lib., Honolulu, Hawaii
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Synopsis
Introduces the world's sacred traditions, discussing central themes, beliefs, worship, rituals, festivals, holy books, art, and religious figures.
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This book is amazing! Studying world religions is a personal passion of mine and this book is all emcompassing. Absolutely amazing photos! This book was intriguing when I first read it, even better the second time. A must buy for the ponderer of life's large questions!
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This book is amazing! Studying world religions is a personal passion of mine and this book is all emcompassing. Absolutely amazing photos! This book was intriguing when I first read it, even better the second time. A must buy for the ponderer of life's large questions!
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This book is concise and very informative. I enjoy looking at the pictures too.
I use this book in my verbatim on Primitive Spirituality. Now this has a permanent place in my library. I highly recommend this to students on their spiritual journey.
Rev. Deacon Gary V.
I use this book in my verbatim on Primitive Spirituality. Now this has a permanent place in my library. I highly recommend this to students on their spiritual journey.
Rev. Deacon Gary V.
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