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100 _a"Olson, Carl"
245 0 _aReligious studies: the key concepts
260 _aLondon
260 _bRoutledge
260 _c2011
300 _a304p.
365 _b9000
365 _dRS
520 _a Religious Studies: The Key Concepts is an accessible, A-Z resource, defining and explaining key terms and ideas central to the study of religion. Exploring broad and recurring themes which are applicable in both eastern and western religions, cross-cultural examples are provided for each term to give a comprehensive overview of the subject. Subjects covered include: afterlife comparative religion festivals ethics gender monotheism world religions modernity pilgrimage theism secularization With cross referencing and further reading provided throughout, this book provides an inclusive map of the discipline, and is an essential reference for all students, academics and researchers.
650 _aReligion-Dictionaries
942 _cB
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