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Religion: general
Paperback. The state of Goa on India's southwest coast was once the capital of the Portuguese-Catholic empire in Asia. When Vasco Da Gama arrived in India in 1498, he mistook Hindus for Christians, but Jesuit missionaries soon declared war on the alleged idolatry of the Hindus. This study traces the history of Hindu-Catholic syncretism in Goa. Num Pages: 230 pages, 9 b&w illus., 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HRAF; HRCC7; HRG; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253012944
- ISBN
- 9780253012944
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.90
€ 32.99
€ 29.90
Hardback. The state of Goa on India's southwest coast was once the capital of the Portuguese-Catholic empire in Asia. When Vasco Da Gama arrived in India in 1498, he mistook Hindus for Christians, but Jesuit missionaries soon declared war on the alleged idolatry of the Hindus. This study traces the history of Hindu-Catholic syncretism in Goa. Num Pages: 230 pages, 9 b&w illus., 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HRAF; HRCC7; HRG; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 14. Weight in Grams: 527.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253012876
- ISBN
- 9780253012876
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 87.25
€ 87.25
Paperback. This history traces Hinduism from its prehistoric beginnings to 1999. It examines the roots of all the major strands of the religion, as well as the common elements, and the highlights of the last 2500 years. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: HRAX; HRG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 148 x 224 x 25. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851682133
- ISBN
- 9781851682133
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.20
€ 22.20
Paperback. Hinduism is followed by one-fifth of humankind. Far from a monolithic theistic tradition, the religion comprises thousands of gods, a complex caste system, and hundreds of languages and dialects. This book examines the traditions, beliefs, and rituals Hindus hold in common. Translator(s): Harshav, Barbara. Num Pages: 448 pages, 27 halftones. 34 tables. BIC Classification: HRAX; HRG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691089539
- ISBN
- 9780691089539
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.92
€ 46.99
€ 33.92
Hardback. The Historical Dictionary of Buddhism covers and clarifies Buddhist concepts, significant figures, movements, schools, places, activities, and periods. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 700 cross-referenced dictionary entries. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series. Num Pages: 370 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; HRAX; HRE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 148 x 26. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 370
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810857711
- ISBN
- 9780810857711
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 217.83
€ 217.83
Series: Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series. Num Pages: 446 pages. BIC Classification: HRAC; HRQM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 163 x 37. Weight in Grams: 838.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 446
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810861947
- ISBN
- 9780810861947
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.69
€ 160.69
Hardback. A dictionary of prophets in Islam and Judaism, with information cited from biblical and quranic traditions as well. The entries intend to identify the important people, places and texts on the subject, and to explore the literary and methodological issues that surround studies of prophecy too. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series. Num Pages: 560 pages, footnotes, bibliography. BIC Classification: GBC; HRAX; HRH; HRJ; HRLP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 148 x 34. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810843059
- ISBN
- 9780810843059
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 169.15
€ 169.15
This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Sikhism covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary has over 1000 cross-referenced entries on key persons, organizations, the principles, precepts and practices of the religion as well as the history, culture and social arrangements. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series. Num Pages: 446 pages, 1 maps, 1 charts, 1 tables. BIC Classification: GBC; HRAX; HRKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 33. Weight in Grams: 822.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Edition
- 3 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 446
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442236004
- ISBN
- 9781442236004
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 236.14
€ 236.14
Hardback. Chisick is the author of a number of books and articles on the social and intellectual history of the 18th century. His reference text focuses on the Enlightenment as an intellectual movement that played a key role in the culture of Europe in the years between roughly 1867 and 1789. In addition to an extensively cross-referenced dictionary, the tex Series: Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations & Historical Eras. Num Pages: 552 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; HBJD; HBLH; HBLL; HRAX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 141 x 34. Weight in Grams: 721.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 552
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810850972
- ISBN
- 9780810850972
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.94
€ 191.94
Editor(s): Kostlevy, William. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series. Num Pages: 406 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAX; HRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 146 x 30. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 406
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810858329
- ISBN
- 9780810858329
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.60
€ 177.60
Hardback. The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of the Reformed Churches contains information on the major personalities, events, facts, movements, and beliefs of the Reformed churches. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series. Num Pages: 790 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; HRAX; HRCC93. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 155 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1180.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 790
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810858077
- ISBN
- 9780810858077
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 313.00
€ 313.00
Hardback. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series. Num Pages: 304 pages, maps. BIC Classification: GBC; HRAX; HRJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 151 x 27. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810859586
- ISBN
- 9780810859586
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.76
€ 182.76
Paperback. A critical exploration of significant topics in modern Jewish history and thought. The author attempts to identify the main issues in the contemporary Jewish intellectual universe and to outline a larger, more synthetic understanding of contemporary Jewish existence. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; HBTB; HRAX; HRJ; JFSR1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814746479
- ISBN
- 9780814746479
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.94
€ 33.99
€ 30.94
Hardback. Exploring the influence of histories of heresy on early modern and modern conceptions of the toleration of differing religious ideas, this volume pieces together the intentions and effects of key works from this literature in the promotion or rejection of toleration in theory and practice. Editor(s): Laursen, John Christian. Num Pages: 301 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JD; 3JF; HRAF; HRAM7; HRCC2; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 535.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- St Martin's Press United States
- Number of pages
- 301
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780312294045
- ISBN
- 9780312294045
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.49
€ 67.49
Paperback. The idea of a single divine being - God, Yahweh, Allah - has existed for over 4,000 years. But the history of God is also the history of human struggle. This account of the evolution of belief examines Western society's unerring fidelity to this idea of One God and the many conflicting convictions it engenders. Num Pages: 560 pages, maps. BIC Classification: HRAB1; HRAF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 31. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099273677
- ISBN
- 9780099273677
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.49
€ 17.99
€ 13.49
Paperback. Explores the brighter side of eternity: heaven. Dispensing with the images of goodness that can make even heaven seem unbearable, this book stimulates our imagination with a history of how the joy of paradise has been conceived by writers, philosophers, and artists for whom heaven was an imminent reality. Num Pages: 256 pages, 18 halftones. BIC Classification: HRAB; HRLB; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 371.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- SKU
- V9780691006840
- ISBN
- 9780691006840
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 31.19
€ 43.99
€ 31.19
Paperback. Num Pages: 494 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 578. Num Pages: 494 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 578. 8vo . Very good clean copy.Religiom
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1969
- Edition
- 1968th Edition
- SKU
- KEX0281434
- ISBN
- 9780333101728
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 16.00
€ 16.00
Paperback. Translator(s): Trask, Willard R. Num Pages: 512 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: HRAB; HRLK; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 200 x 150 x 27. Weight in Grams: 679.
- Publisher
- University of Chicago Press
- Number of pages
- 512
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1981
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226204017
- ISBN
- 9780226204017
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 26.09
€ 32.99
€ 26.09
Paperback. Translator(s): Trask, Willard R. Num Pages: 576 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAB; HRLK; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 154 x 230 x 32. Weight in Grams: 850.
- Publisher
- University of Chicago Press
- Number of pages
- 576
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1985
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226204031
- ISBN
- 9780226204031
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 37.57
€ 47.99
€ 37.57
Paperback. Translator(s): Apostolos-Cappadona, Diane; Hiltebeitel, Alf; Cappadona, D.A-. Num Pages: 372 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRA; HRLB; HRLK; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 25. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Publisher
- University of Chicago Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226204055
- ISBN
- 9780226204055
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.82
€ 32.99
€ 31.82