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Buddhist Precept and Practice: Traditional Buddhism in the Rural Highlands of Ceylon
[Buy it!] | Gombrich, Professor Richard F. | USD 39.97
(Thu May 23 21:44:00 2024) | Alibris | Half Price Books Inc via Alibris | Kegan Paul 1996 hardcover Very good Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! |
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GEOGRAPHY OF RELIGION Where God Lives, Where Pilgrims Walk
[Buy it!] | Hitchcock, Susan Taylor with Esposito, John L. | USD 20.19
(Thu May 23 21:44:04 2024) | AbebooksAU | M. & A. Simper Bookbinders & Booksellers | ISBN10: 0792273176, ISBN13: 9780792273172, [publisher: National Geographic, Washington] Hardcover First Edition Deluxe edition bound in faux leather with gilt page edges and ribbon bookmark, a fine copy. With stunning images, maps, and commentary by experts. Geography of Religion is an invitation to understand the great religions of the world. This gorgeously illustrated book is an authoritative text that portrays the great religions of humankind with vivid photographs, tracing each from its ancient roots to its role in modern life. Eminent scholars share the faiths they have lived and studied. For each of 5 major religions, explore the landscapes, areas, and cultures where these faiths took hold and flourished. See them spread around the world, survive conflict, and translate into other enduring faiths based on their geographic location and cultures. Learn what it means to be a Hindu and bathe in the sacred Ganges; for a Buddhist to revere a statue of the Enlightened One; for a Muslim to trek to Mecca; for Christian martyrs to welcome death. Beautiful maps, photographs, and art illuminate the history of each religion. ; 285 x 245mm; 416 pages
[WARRNAMBOOL, VIC, Australia] [Publication Year: 2004]
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