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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100140513647
ISBN-139780140513646
eBay Product ID (ePID)80760248
Product Key Features
Book TitlePenguin Handbook of Ancient Religions
Number of Pages640 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicAncient / General, Reference, Encyclopedias, History
Publication Year2010
IllustratorYes
GenreReligion, Reference, History
AuthorJohn R. Hinnells
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight15.6 Oz
Item Length3.1 in
Item Width5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal200.93
SynopsisThe Penguin Handbook of Ancient Religions is a vivid guide to ancient cultures and religions from around the world. It examines the development of religious belief from the cave paintings of 40,000 BCE to the discovery of the Aztecs in the sixteenth century. Drawing on the expertise of international contributors, this handbook is an essential reference work for both academic study and general readers. Describes ancient religions throughout history in depth, including those from the Palaeolithic era, Ancient Greece, China, the Aztecs and Incas, and the Indus civilisation Provides an account of popular as well as official religions Outlines the history of each society and shows the religion and culture in context Includes maps, illustrations and photographs
This is a reference book. Compelling....well, if you like research, then yes. This supplements the articles I've gathered for the project.
Excellent material if you can separated the authors' contemporary views from the information.