The Brill Dictionary of Religion (4 Volume Set) [Paperback]

Stuckrad (Author), C.K.M. von (ed.) (Author), Kocku Von Stuckrad (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 9004151001 | ISBN-13: 978-9004151000 | Publication Date: August 15, 2007 | Edition: Revised

The Brill Dictionary of Religion describes and analyses the multi-faceted roles of religions, both historically and in contemporary societies. This well-illustrated, comprehensive reference work engages religion as an important element of daily life and public communication.

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'The unexpected strength of religions in the world today requires a new kind of dictionary. The new Brill Dictionary of Religion answers that need. Instead of conveying religious subjects independent of their present significance it focuses on c

About the Author

Kocku von Stuckrad (1966) is an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. He is co-editor of the Numen Book Series (Brill) as well as the Religion and Society book series (Walter de Gruyter). His publications include an introduction to the study of religion (2003, with H.G. Kippenberg) and, most recently, Western Esotericism: A Brief History of Secret Knowledge (2005). Currently, he is working on methodological issues in the study of religion and the role of Western esotericism in early modern discourse.

The editors of the original German version are Christoph Auffart, Jutta Bernard, and Hubert Mohr

Product Details

• Paperback: 2200 pages
• Publisher: BRILL; Revised edition (August 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9004151001
• ISBN-13: 978-9004151000
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.1 x 5.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,085,355 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)