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]. [print]

Contributor(s):

Material type: Map

MapPublication details: Oxford ; New York, New York : Oxford University Press, (c)2007.Edition: second editionDescription: 1 atlas (272 pages) : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 33 cmContent type:

cartographic image

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

0195334019
9780195334012

Subject(s):

Genre/Form:

Biblical Atlas.

LOC classification:

G1046.S636.A853 2007

Online resources:

Available additional physical forms:

COPYRIGHT NOT covered - Click this link to request copyright permission:
COPYRIGHT: Use of this publication is limited to a maximum of the greater of (a) 20% of any single Work and (b) two chapters or articles, in any single course.

Contents:

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.

Summary: 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.

Item type: Reference (Library Use ONLY)

Tags from this library: No tags from this library for this title. Log in to add tags.

Average rating: 0.0 (0 votes)

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode
Reference (Library Use ONLY)	G. Allen Fleece Library Atlas Stand (1) - First Floor Reference area	Research	G1046.S637.A853 2007 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	Digital/Print Sharing - 2 chapters permitted		31923001225917

Relief shown by shading and gradient tints on some maps.

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.

COPYRIGHT: Use of this publication is limited to a maximum of the greater of (a) 20% of any single Work and (b) two chapters or articles, in any single course.

There are no comments on this title.

to post a comment.