ID | 003754 |
Call Number | 291/SMA |
Title Proper | World's Religions |
Language | ENG |
Author | Smart, Ninian |
Edition Statement | Second edition |
Publication | New York, Cambridge University Press, 2003. |
Description | 608p Black Spine |
Note | A revised and updated edition of a popular work, which looks at the world's religions in terms of world history, and as a constantly developing systems of belief. Part I traces the development of religions, as they evolved from the traditions of the ancient world. Part II examines the changes to faiths and cultures following the Renaissance and teh voyages of conquest and discovery, and asks how, why and with what effect religions have been refashioned over the ages up to today. |
Note | Introduction PaART I - Earliest religion South Asia China Japan Southeast Asia The Pacific The America The Ancient near east Persia and Central Asia The Greek and Roman world Classical and Medieval Christianity and Judaism Classical and Medieval Islam Classical African religions PART II - The explosion of Europe and the reforming of Christianity North America South Asia and reactions to Colonial intervention China and Korea in Modern times Modern Southeast Asia Japan in Modern times Islam passes through the shadows The Colonial impact in the Pacific Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union Africa in the Modern world Latin America and the Caribbean Reflections on the twentieth century Glossary Bibliography Credits Index |
Standard Number | 0521637481 |
Price. Qualification | Rs.450(Pb) |
Classification Number | 291 |
Key Words | Religion ; Religion and society ; UOI - Culture |