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The One-Stop Guide to World Religions
Hardback
Main Details
Title |
The One-Stop Guide to World Religions
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Hugh P. Kemp
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Series | One-Stop Guides |
Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:128 | Dimensions(mm): Height 240,Width 195 |
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Category/Genre | Comparative religion |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780745955094
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Classifications | Dewey:200 |
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Audience | Tertiary Education (US: College) | |
Edition |
New edition
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Illustrations |
Colour and b&w photographs
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Lion Hudson Plc
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Imprint |
Lion Books
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Publication Date |
20 September 2013 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Following on from the successful Guide and One-Stop Bible Atlas , this guide to world religions is divided into chapters on each of the major religions, with a spread-by-spread approach to different aspects of the faith in question. Colour illustrated throughout with stunning images, it focuses not only on established religions but also has a dedicated chapter on new religions. Key religions included are: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Zoroastrianism, Baha'I, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism and Shinto.
Author Biography
Hugh Kemp is an academic, and has both written and lectured widely on various faiths, including Christianity, Buddhism and Hinduism. Born in India, he was educated there and in New Zealand, and married in Chile. He also spent some time in Mongolia, and speaks English, Hindi and Mongolian.
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