A New Dictionary of Religions [Hardcover]

John R. Hinnells (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0631181393 | ISBN-13: 978-0631181392 | Publication Date: 1995 | Edition: 2 Revised & enlarged

This dictionary is a thoroughly revised and expanded edition of the book published in 1984 as the Penguin Dictionary of Religions. It has undergone substantial change and considerable expansion, doubling the number of contributors from all parts of the world.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This is a major expansion of the Penguin Dictionary of Religions, first published in 1984. Some 1400 articles offer cogent definitions often augmented by clear doctrinal or historical discussions. Two particularly useful features are the many cross references and the excellent bibliography, categorized by subject area, which runs to nearly 100 pages. Most of the 64 contributors are British. Consequently, there is a bias toward British interests. Black American religion is only minimally discussed, and the 350-year-long American "cult" experience is scanted. This criticism is relatively minor, however, for not everything can be fully treated in such a work. A more serious point: there are numerous articles on Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Islam, but no contributors from those faith traditions. Thus we view them through a Judaeo-Christian lens. The dictionary provides summary information and points toward fuller research. Recommended for both public and academic libraries.?James F. DeRoche, Alexandria, Va.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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"This is a major expansion of the Penguin Dictionary of Religions, first published in 1984. Some 1400 articles offer cogent definitions often augmented by clear doctrinal or historical discussions. Two particularly useful features are the many cross references and the excellent bibliography, categorized by subject area, which runs to nearly 100 pages ......Recommended for both public and academic libraries." James F. DeRoche, Library Journal

"The strength of the present work is its citation system, which leads readers to the precise topic they seek, even to page or chapter numbers. Recommended for general readers and for undergraduate and graduate students." Choice

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 760 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 2 Revised & enlarged edition (1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0631181393
• ISBN-13: 978-0631181392
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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