Religion: A Cross-Cultural Dictionary

by David Levinson

Book Overview

With numerous examples from cultures around the world, Religion: A Cross-Cultural Dictionary documents, describes, and explains both the commonalities and differences in how people experience and express their religious beliefs and spirituality. Clear and concise articles explain the varied
philosophies, dogma, practices, and origins of the sixteen religions with worldwide following. Dozens of other articles provide a handy reference to both patterns...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195123115
• ISBN13: 9780195123111
• Release Date: October 1998
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Less well known sides of religion

Levinson presents elementary information on subjects such as Taboos, Life-Cycle Rites, Pilgrimmages, Witchcraft, Animism in addition to information on ten great world religions. His approach gives a view of what goes into the "behind-the-scenes" life of religions.