The Oxford Handbook of Global Religions
Author | : Mark Juergensmeyer |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 674 |
Release | : 2011-08-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780199767649 |
ISBN-13 | : 0199767645 |
Rating | : 4/5 (645 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Global Religions written by Mark Juergensmeyer and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2011-08-25 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reference for understanding world religious societies in their contemporary global diversity. Comprising 60 essays, the volume focuses on communities rather than beliefs, symbols, or rites. The contributors are leading scholars of world religions, many of whom are also members of the communities they study.