Great Events in Religion [3 volumes] - An Encyclopedia of Pivotal Events in Religious History (Hardcover)

This three-volume set presents fundamental information about the most important events in world religious history as well as substantive discussions of their significance and impact. This work offers readers a broad and thorough look at the greatest events in world religious history, covering a wide range of religions, time periods, and areas around the globe. The entries present authoritative information and informed viewpoints written by expert contributors that enable readers to easily learn about the chief events in religious history, help them to better understand the course of world history, and promote a greater respect for culturally diverse religious traditions. The first of the three volumes covers religion from the preliterary world through around AD 600; the second, the post-classical era from 600 to 1450; and the third, the modern era from 1450 to the present. Each volume begins with a substantive introduction that discusses the history of world religions during the period covered by the volume. The chronologically ordered entries overview each event, place it in historical context, and identify the reasons for its enduring significance. Presents readers with essential information about the chief events in religious history that will help them better understand world history and promote a greater respect for culturally diverse religious traditions Provides cross-references and sidebars that cite print and electronic resources for further reading with each entry Includes a selected, general bibliography of print and electronic resources suitable for student research

General

Imprint:	ABC-CLIO Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2016
Editors:	Florin Curta • Andrew Holt
Dimensions:	290 x 224 x 84mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Volumes:	3
Pages:	1047
ISBN-13:	978-1-61069-565-7
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > History of religion Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > History of religion
LSN:	1-61069-565-8
Barcode:	9781610695657

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