The World's Religions: The Study of Religion, Traditional and New Religion
- ISBN-10
- 1134922213
- ISBN-13
- 9781134922215
- Series
- The World's Religions
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 220
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002-11-01
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Authors
- Peter Clarke, Stewart Sutherland
Description
Examines the `primitive' (traditional) non -mainstream religion and also 20th century sects such as the Moonies and Scientology. Looks at the `nature' of religion - the general philosophical issues. Written by international specialists.
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- 2013
- 437 pages
- Paperback
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