Academic
Handbook of Religion
A Christian Engagement with Traditions, Teachings, and Practices
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$65.25
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$72.50
- ISBN :9780801037764
- Format :Hardback
- Pricing Attribute :Normal
- Page Count :832
- Publication Date :4-Nov-14
- Publisher :Baker Publishing Group
- Author :Terry Muck
Description :This comprehensive handbook provides a Christian perspective on religion and its many manifestations around the world. Written by top religion scholars from a broad spectrum of Christianity, it introduces world religions, indigenous religious traditions, and new religious movements. Articles explore the relationship of other religions to Christianity, providing historical perspective on past encounters and highlighting current issues. The book also contains articles by adherents of non-Christian religions, offering readers an insider's perspective on various religions and their encounters with Christianity. Maps, timelines, and sidebars are included.
