The atlas of religion

by Joanne O'Brien

Other authorsMartin Palmer (Author), David B. Barrett (Editor)
Paperback, 2007

Publication

Berkeley : University of California Press, c2007.

Call number

Reference / World

Barcode

BK-07010

ISBN

0520249178 / 9780520249172

Original publication date

1993

Other editions

Physical description

128 p.; 25 cm

Description

The world's religions have emerged as one of the greatest geopolitical forces now shaping our lives. Now available in an updated edition, this authoritative atlas is an essential resource for understanding the powerful role of religion around the globe. In an accessible text packed with information, it maps the current nature, extent, and influence of each of the major religions and shows, country by country, how religions are spread through broadcasting, missionary work, schooling, and banking; how they relate to government, laws, and world hunger; and the role they play in wars. It traces the emergence of new religious movements, the survival of traditional beliefs, and the presence of atheism and agnosticism. The Atlas of Religion also locates the origin, the heartland, and the sacred places of each of the major religions and provides essential background with a valuable table showing the fundamental beliefs of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, and Taoism. Copub: Myriad Editions Limited… (more)

Language

Original language

English

User reviews

LibraryThing member davidpwhelan
Graphical view of religious developments worldwide, each pair of pages are the globe and represent a different point of interest in identifying where religions exists, where states control them, how believers have moved around, etc. Excellent reference tool with explanations in the back both about
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key elements of the religions as well as notes on each map.
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½ (8 ratings; 3.8)
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