Geography Of Religion: Where God Lives, Where Pilgrims Walk
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (542 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0792273176 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 589 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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Susan Tyler Hitchcock, Ph.D. His more than 25 books include World Religions Today, What Everyone Should Know about Islam: Questions and Answers, Unholy War: Terror in the Name of Islam, and The Islamic Threat: Myth or Reality? He is also Editor-in-Chief of the four-volume Oxford Encyclopedia of the Modern Islamic World.From the Trade Paperback edition.. A longtime student of reli
Five Stars Daniel S. Batson beautiful book. A Must Read This book is a must read for anyone who hasn't had a formal introduction to the world's five largest religions. The book is loaded with concise and relevant information and beautiful photography. A basic understanding of these religions goes along way.. A model for visual history of the faithful This is a collection of visuals on a) the religions - east and west - and b) about religious experiences - past and present.Herein, the two academic experts as editors, i.e., Hitchcock & Esposito, have added-value to the visual history with a foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his daughter the Rev. Mpho Tutu and an epilogue by H.H. The Dalai Lama.In the A model for visual history of the faithful Dr. Mohamed Taher This is a collection of visuals on a) the religions - east and west - and b) about religious experiences - past and present.Herein, the two academic experts as editors, i.e., Hitchcock & Esposito, have added-value to the visual history with a foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his daughter the Rev. Mpho Tutu and an epilogue by H.H. The Dalai Lama.In the 416 pages, Geography of Religion is focused on five religions, v. 16 pages, Geography of Religion is focused on five religions, v
Too text-heavy for the coffee table and too academic for the general reader, the dense narrative smothers the rich histories of these religions. . A Hindu professor shares his memory of the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi and a Muslim-American professor laments her failure to impress upon her students the nuances of life as a woman in a Muslim country. The 200 photographs demonstrating the diversity of architecture, people and terrain, are stunning in their beauty and simplicity. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division o
"The 200 photographs demonstrating the diversity of architecture, people, and terrain, are stunning in their beauty and simplicity." —Publishers WeeklyFrom the Trade Paperback edition.. From its introduction by Nobel Laureate Desmond Tutu to the epilogue by the Dalai Lama, Geography of Religion encourages new understanding of the world's great religions and of their evolution from ancient roots to vital roles in modern life. Chapters on each of the 5 major religions—Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—explore the landscapes and cultures where they took hold and flourished. Eminent scholars share the faiths they live and study, revealing their sacred scriptures and rites. With a text as fascinating as it is authoritative; vivid photographs that evoke the reverence, rituals, and rewards of each spiritual tradition; and a rich variety of essays, sidebars, and maps, this magnificent book charts the many paths that guide us to God. Fittingly, each chapter closes with