Introduction to World Religions
£24.99
ISBN: 9780745956879
Publication date: July 18, 2014
Format: Paperback
Extent: 536 pages
Dimensions: 240mm(length) 195mm(width)
Imprint: Lion Books
In Stock. Estimated delivery time: 7-10 days.
A leading textbook for world religion, this new edition is designed to help students in their study and research of the world’s religious traditions. Known and valued for its balanced approach and its respected board of consulting editors, this text addresses ways to study religion, provides broad coverage of diverse religions, and offers an arresting layout with rich illustrations.
The second edition has new and extended primary source readings, a stronger section on the religions of South Asia, additional maps, a new full-colour, student-friendly format, and more.
Meet the author: Dr Christopher Partridge
Meet the author: Dr Tim Dowley

Dr Tim Dowley is a historian and a prolific author and editor of Bible resources for adults and children. He holds a bachelor’s degree in History and a doctorate in Church History, both from the University of Manchester, England. He has written a number of children’s stories and books on biblical subjects and the history of Christianity, as well as works on music and literature. Tim has traveled extensively, particularly in Israel, Turkey and other biblical lands. He lives in South London with his wife and family.
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