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Edited by David Levinson
Complete coverage of a broad range of religions makes this a great
addition for both researchers and general readers. This is a thorough
record of the major events in the development and spread of religions
around the world — a guide to leaders, beliefs, influences over time, and
much more.
The Chronology begins with religion in prehistoric times—back to 100,000 B.C.E.—and ends in 2000. Seven major themes are
covered:
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Religion in the prehistoric world – as revealed
through the study of the archaeological record...
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Religion in the ancient world...
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Major world religions, from Anglican to
Zoroastrianism...
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Other religions, from new Japanese religions to
Scientology...
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Sects and cults, including mystical orders,
witchcraft, astrology, the personal growth movement, and beyond...
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Religious tolerance and intolerance: missionary
activity, relations between denominations, church and state, and more...
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Special topics – including Native American
religion, African-American religion, atheism, televangelism, the role of
women, and more...
Besides the thousands of entries, about 250 sidebars shed
light on the histories of various movements and individuals involved in
landmark events.
This is a cross-cultural work with considerable historical depth,
providing information about how and why particular events, trends, and
developments took place, in addition to the "who, what, when, and where."
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688 pp.
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2001
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Berkshore Reference Work
◘ ISBN 0-8242-0978-8
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$115
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$130 (outside U.S. and Canada) |
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Preface
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"This handy tool, with a useful index and
helpful bibliography, will prove its value in spades not only for
the serious student of world religions, anthropology, or theology,
but also for the curious amateur seeking to expand their knowledge
base."
—American Reference Books Annual 2002 |
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