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Title:

Atlas of the world's religions / edited by Ninian Smart ; [cartographic editor, Ailsa Heritage ; cartography, Advanced Illustration Ltd.].

Publisher:

Oxford University Press,

Copyright Date:

1999

Description:

1 atlas (240 p.) : col. ill., col. maps ; 33 cm.

Subject:

Religions--Maps.
Religion and politics--Maps.

Other Authors:

Smart, Ninian, 1927-2001.
Heritage, Ailsa.
Advanced Illustration Ltd.

Notes:

Relief shown by shading on some maps. Includes glossary, bibliographical references (p. 223-224) and index.

Contents:

Religion today -- Historical geography of religion -- World's religions: Hindu world -- Buddhism -- East Asian traditions -- Pacific -- ancient near east and Europe -- Judaism -- Christianity -- Islam -- Africa -- Indigenous religions.

Summary:

This superbly illustrated and organized reference source is the first comprehensive visual guide to the world's religious traditions. With text by leading experts, and lavishly illustrated with photographs, thematic maps, site reconstructions, and tables and charts, many in full color, the Atlas charts the origin, growth, and spread of all major faiths. A survey of contemporary religious life, its historical background, and a glossary, index, and list of resources enhance the research value of the book.

ISBN:

9780195214499
0195214498

LCCN:

00561796

Locations:

JAAX771 -- Faith Baptist Bible College - John L. Patten Library (Ankeny)

CLPC792 -- Brooklyn Public Library (Brooklyn)

YSPD232 -- Camanche Public Library (Camanche)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

PTAX572 -- Stewart Memorial Library (Cedar Rapids)

NYPE343 -- Charles City Public Library (Charles City)

CBPF522 -- Coralville Public Library (Coralville)

UTAX314 -- Emmaus Bible College Library (Dubuque)

ULAX314 -- Loras College Library (Dubuque)

UDAX314 -- Charles C. Myers Library (Dubuque)

N2AX314 -- Divine Word College - Matthew Jacoby Library (Epworth)

UWAX953 -- Waldorf University - Luise V. Hanson Library (Forest City)

OIAX792 -- Grinnell College (Grinnell)

PHAX277 -- Graceland University - Frederick Madison Smith Library (Lamoni)

D8PD522 -- North Liberty Community Library (North Liberty)

VZPB964 -- Ossian Public Library (Ossian)

OMAX631 -- Geisler Learning Resource Cntr (Pella)

GZPE631 -- Pella Public Library (Pella)

BGPE251 -- Perry Public Library (Perry)

LAPH975 -- Sioux City Public Library (Sioux City)

UTAX115 -- Buena Vista University Library (Storm Lake)

PWAX296 -- Southeastern Community College - West Burlington - Yohe Memorial Library (West Burlington)