Religious Studies: The Key Concepts
Download or Read eBook Religious Studies: The Key Concepts PDF written by Carl Olson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-09-28 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Carl Olson |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 319 |
Release | : 2010-09-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781136902062 |
ISBN-13 | : 1136902066 |
Rating | : 4/5 (62 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Religious Studies: The Key Concepts by : Carl Olson
Book excerpt: Religious Studies: The Key Concepts is an accessible, A-Z resource, defining and explaining key terms and ideas central to the study of religion. Exploring broad and recurring themes which are applicable in both eastern and western religions, cross-cultural examples are provided for each term to give a comprehensive overview of the subject. Subjects covered include: afterlife comparative religion festivals ethics gender monotheism world religions modernity pilgrimage theism secularization With cross referencing and further reading provided throughout, this book provides an inclusive map of the discipline, and is an essential reference for all students, academics and researchers.