The illustrated guide to world religions
By: general editor, Michael D. Coogan.
Contributors: Coogan, Michael David.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 288
Subjects: Religions
Description: "Each chapter in this volume examines one of seven major world religions - Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Chinese Traditions, and Japanese Traditions - and contains information about its key beliefs, holidays and festivities, historical and mythological figures, architectural styles, calendars, and important texts. Throughout the book are small, succinct sidebars treating such issues as the roles of women, the importance of saints, and the quest for higher wisdom."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-276) and index.