Illustrated Dictionary of Religions

Rituals, Beliefs, and Practices from Around the World

Author: Philip Wilkinson
ISBN: 9780789447111

This book uses over 700 full-color illustrations & clear text to explain, identify, & compare the major religions of the world from Zoroastrians & ancient Egyptian rituals to Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, & Judaism. The dictionary contains more than 1,000 entries & features double-page spreads on major figures & key events. Annotation. In an easy to follow, accessible reference format, Illustrated Dictionary of Religions uses over 700 full-color illustrations and clear text to explain, identify, and compare the major religions of the world from Zoroastrianism and ancient Egyptian rituals to Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. The dictionary contains more than 1,000 entries and features double-page spreads on major figures and key events. Also, related entries are cross-referenced to show connections among religious concepts.

Publisher: DK Pub.
Publish Date: 1999

Subjects: Religion / General

This book is available in the following Community Centers: Cross-Cultural Center (Location: Religion/Spirituality (RLGN))