Atlas of the world's religions /edited by Ninian Smart and Frederick W. [id est M. Denny ; [cartographic editor, Ailsa Heritage ; cartography, Advanced Illustration Limited.
Atlas of the world's religions /edited by Ninian Smart and Frederick W. [id est M. Denny ; [cartographic editor, Ailsa Heritage ; cartography, Advanced Illustration Limited.
- second edition.
- Oxford ; New York, New York : Oxford University Press, (c)2007.
- 1 atlas (272 pages) : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 33 cm.
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Religion today -- The historical geography of religion -- The world's religions. The Hindu world -- Buddhism -- East Asian traditions -- The Pacific -- The ancient Near East and Europe -- Judaism -- Christianity -- Islam -- Africa -- Indigenous religions.
This superbly illustrated and organized reference source is the first comprehensive visual guide to the world's religious traditions. With text by leading experts, and lavishly illustrated with photographs, thematic maps, site reconstructions, and tables and charts, many in full color, the Atlas charts the origin, growth, and spread of all major faiths. A survey of contemporary religious life, its historical background, and a glossary, index, and list of resources enhance the research value of the book.
9780195334012
Religion and politics--Maps.
Religions--Maps.
Biblical Atlas.
G1046 / .A853 2007
Relief shown by shading and gradient tints on some maps.
Religion today -- The historical geography of religion -- The world's religions. The Hindu world -- Buddhism -- East Asian traditions -- The Pacific -- The ancient Near East and Europe -- Judaism -- Christianity -- Islam -- Africa -- Indigenous religions.
This superbly illustrated and organized reference source is the first comprehensive visual guide to the world's religious traditions. With text by leading experts, and lavishly illustrated with photographs, thematic maps, site reconstructions, and tables and charts, many in full color, the Atlas charts the origin, growth, and spread of all major faiths. A survey of contemporary religious life, its historical background, and a glossary, index, and list of resources enhance the research value of the book.
9780195334012
Religion and politics--Maps.
Religions--Maps.
Biblical Atlas.
G1046 / .A853 2007