Encyclopedia of Islam - Rilegato

Campo, Juan Eduardo

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ISBN 10: 0816054541 ISBN 13: 9780816054541

Casa editrice: Facts on File, 2006

Riassunto

Encyclopedia of Islam is part of a set of encyclopedias on the religions of the world that emphasizes the living faiths and their historical and social backgrounds. In about 550 A-to-Z entries, this encyclopedia provides easy access to the theological concepts personalities, historical events, institutions, and movements that helped to shape Islam and the way it is practiced today.
Encyclopedia of Islam is designed to meet the demand for accurate information about Islam, particularly with regard to its place in the contemporary world. A wide range of entries covers Islam's historical origins, major traditions, and local customs, as well as the interrelationships between Islam and other religions and the customs and societies of civilizations that have been influenced by Islam.
A comprehensive introduction, further readings, cross-references, and a chronology, in addition to photographs, a general bibliography, and a thorough index, make Encyclopedia of Islam an easy-to-use and essential reference for students, researchers, and general readers.

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Product Description:

"Encyclopedia of World Religions" is a new series from "Facts On File" that explores the major religions of the world, emphasizing the living faiths and their historical and social background. Each volume was written by an expert in the field, and reviewed and approved by series editor, J. Gordon Melton. Ideal for high school and junior college students, these authoritative references are accessible enough to be of use to the general reader as well as the serious scholar. Each volume includes approximately 600 A-to-Z entries that provide easy access to the theological concepts, personalities, historical events, institutions, and movements that helped shape the history of each religion and the way it is practiced today. Fascinating introductions by each author place the religion in context, and further readings, a bibliography, an index, and approximately 80 black-and-white photographs complete these invaluable resources.

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• Editore: Facts on File
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0816054541
• ISBN 13: 9780816054541
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 750