{"product_id":"the-worlds-religions-paperback-9780521637480","title":"The World's Religions (Paperback) 9780521637480","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe World's Religions\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA new edition of a beautifully produced, popular book with an up-to-date approach.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eNinian Smart (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521637480, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 28 June 1998\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e608 pages, 265 b\/w illus.  47 colour illus.  13 maps\u003cbr\u003e23.5 x 19.2 x 3 cm, 1.28 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'Richly illustrated, religions are described through their symbols, rituals, architecture and art. Full of maps and statistics, this popular title is a must for anyone exploring this field, and is [] up-to-date.' Publishing News\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis book is a revised and updated edition of a popular work, which looks at the world's religions in terms of world history, and as 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 the voyages of conquest and discovery, and asks how, why, and with what effect religions have been refashioned over the ages up to today. In this richly illustrated new edition, religions are described through their symbols, rituals, followers, architecture and art. References, statistics, maps and pictures have been updated and added, illuminating the true nature of each religion. The text has been thoroughly revised to highlight recent developments, such as the spread of Islam, African-American and Hispanic-American religious experience, and women priests.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e Part I: 1. Earliest religions\u003cbr\u003e 2. South Asia\u003cbr\u003e 3. China\u003cbr\u003e 4. Japan\u003cbr\u003e 5. Southeast Asia\u003cbr\u003e 6. The Pacific\u003cbr\u003e 7. The Americas\u003cbr\u003e 8. The ancient Near East\u003cbr\u003e 9. Persia and Central Asia\u003cbr\u003e 10. The Greek and Roman world\u003cbr\u003e 11. Classical and medieval Christianity and Judaism\u003cbr\u003e 12. Classical and medieval Islam\u003cbr\u003e 13. Classical African religions\u003cbr\u003e Part II: 14. The explosion of Europe and the re-forming of Christianity\u003cbr\u003e 15. North America\u003cbr\u003e 16. South Asia and reactions to colonial intervention\u003cbr\u003e 17. China and Korea in modern times\u003cbr\u003e 18. Modern Southeast Asia\u003cbr\u003e 19. Japan in modern times\u003cbr\u003e 20. Islam passes through the shadows\u003cbr\u003e 21. The colonial impact in the Pacific\u003cbr\u003e 22. Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union\u003cbr\u003e 23. Africa in the modern world\u003cbr\u003e 24. Latin America and the Caribbean\u003cbr\u003e 25. Some final reflections on global religion\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Credits\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Religion: general [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Religion: general\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Religion:%20general%20%5BHRA%5D%22\"\u003eHRA\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46000480485656,"sku":"9780521637480","price":41.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521637480i_969fee69-593f-4c58-a175-c201a04302b0.jpg?v=1691379392","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-worlds-religions-paperback-9780521637480","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}