(H/B) THE CAMBRIDGE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF RELIGIONS

Παρουσίαση

The Cambridge Illustrated History of Religions provides a comprehensive survey of world religions from pre-history to the present day. Each religion is treated in depth, with text written by an acknowledged academic expert supported by lavish illustration. Images have been carefully chosen to complement the text. There are special box features and spreads. The religions covered include Jainism, Chinese and Japanese religions, Hindu religions, Sikhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Buddhism, along with smaller sections on Zoroaster and Parsis, Greece and Rome, Egypt and Mesopotamia, aboriginal religions, Shamanism, and modern religions such as Bahai. The book includes a substantial bibliography, a full chronology for each section, a general chronology giving the most significant dates from all religions, and information on religious phenomena such as festivals and calendars. This is an authoritative reference book in an attractive format which will appeal equally to students of religion, teachers, and general interested readers. (From the publisher)

Περιεχόμενα

Introduction: the early history of religions - John Bowker
1. Indian religions and the Hindu tradition - Gavin Flood
2. Jainism - Paul Dundas
Sikhism - Eleanor Nesbitt
3. Buddhism:Buddhist origins and South East Asia - David Gosling
4. Tibetan Buddhism - Adrian Abbott
5. Chinese Buddhism - Roger Corless
6. Japanese Buddhism - Paul Ingram
7. Korean Buddhism - Youngsook Pak
8. Chinese religion - Yao Xinzhong
9. Korean religions - Yee-heum Yoon
10. Japanese religion - Jay Sakashita
11. Judaism - Jonathan Magonet
12. Zoroaster to Parsis - John Bowker
13. Mediterranean religions: Greece and Rome - David Bowker
14. Egypt and Mesopotamia - John Bowker
15. Christianity - David Edwards [including: Norse Religion, David Bowker]
16. Islam - Penelope Johnstone
Conclusion: religion in the modern world - John Bowker.