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The Usborne encyclopedia of world religions : Internet-linked / Susan Meredith and Clare Hickman ; edited by Kirsteen Rogers ; designed by Karen Tomlins ... [et al.] ; digital imagery by Joanne Kirkby ; illustrations by Leonard Le Rolland ; maps by Verinder Bhachu.

Meredith, Susan, 1951- (author.). Hickman, Clare, (author.). Rogers, Kirsteen, (editor.). Rogers, Kirsteen. Usborne internet-linked encyclopedia of world religions. (Added Author).

Summary:

Now available in paperback for the first time, this is an essential reference tool for anyone wanting to learn about this most important subject. A balanced exploration of the beliefs, history and customs of all the major world religions, as well as many lesser-known faiths.

Record details

ISBN: 9780746067093
ISBN: 9781580868747
ISBN: 0746067097
ISBN: 1580868746
Physical Description: 127 pages : color illustrations, color maps, portraits (some color) ; 28 cm.
Edition: Revised edition.
Publisher: London, United Kingdom : Usborne, 2005.
Copyright: ©2005, 2001.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes index. Previous ed. published under title: The Usborne internet-linked encyclopedia of world religions / Kirsteen Rogers and Clare Hickman. 2001.
Formatted Contents Note:	What is religion? -- Hinduism -- Judaism -- Buddhism -- Christianity -- Nonconformists -- Islam -- Sikhism -- Shinto -- Chinese religions -- Jainism -- Baha'i faith -- Zoroastrianism -- Local relitgons -- Past religions -- Ancient Egypt -- Greece and Rome -- Northern Europe -- Early America -- Religion in society -- Map of religions -- Time chart -- Index -- Acnnowledgements.