ISBN: 9781598842067

Religious Celebrations is an alphabetically organized encyclopedia that covers more than 800 celebratory occasions from all of the world's major religious communities as well as many of t… Mehr…

Religious Celebrations is an alphabetically organized encyclopedia that covers more than 800 celebratory occasions from all of the world's major religious communities as well as many of the minor faith traditions. The encyclopedia provides a complete reference tool for examining the myriad ways people worldwide celebrate their religious lives across religious boundaries, providing information on numerous celebratory activities never before covered in a reference work. Offering the most comprehensive coverage of religious holidays ever assembled, this two-volume book covers festivals, commemorations, holidays, and annual religious gatherings all over the world, with special attention paid to the celebrations in larger countries. Entries written by distinguished researchers and specialists on different religious communities capture the unique intensity of each event, be it fasting or feasting, frenzied activity or the universal cessation of work, a huge gathering of the faithful en masse or a small family-centered event. The work spotlights celebrations that currently exist without overlooking now-abandoned celebrations that still impact the modern world. eBooks Religion & Spirituality Religious Celebrations: An Encyclopedia Of Holidays, Festivals, Solemn Observances, And Spiritual Commemorations [2 Volumes]~~EBook~~9781598842067~~J Gordon Melton Religious Celebrations: An Encyclopedia Of Holidays, Festivals, Solemn Observances, And Spiritual Commemorations [2 Volumes]<

ISBN: 1598842064

Religious Celebrations is an alphabetically organized encyclopedia that covers more than 800 celebratory occasions from all of the world's major religious communities as well as many of … Mehr…

Religious Celebrations is an alphabetically organized encyclopedia that covers more than 800 celebratory occasions from all of the world's major religious communities as well as many of the minor faith traditions. The encyclopedia provides a complete reference tool for examining the myriad ways people worldwide celebrate their religious lives across religious boundaries, providing information on numerous celebratory activities never before covered in a reference work. Offering the most comprehensive coverage of religious holidays ever assembled, this two-volume book covers festivals, commemorations, holidays, and annual religious gatherings all over the world, with special attention paid to the celebrations in larger countries. Entries written by distinguished researchers and specialists on different religious communities capture the unique intensity of each event, be it fasting or feasting, frenzied activity or the universal cessation of work, a huge gathering of the faithful en masse or a small family-centered event. The work spotlights celebrations that currently exist without overlooking now-abandoned celebrations that still impact the modern world. Social Science Social Science eBook, ABC-CLIO<

ISBN: 9781598842067

This two-volume work presents a comprehensive survey of all the ways people celebrate religious life around the globe.; EPUB \ Ann Roberts; Reference > Encyclopaedias & reference works > … Mehr…

This two-volume work presents a comprehensive survey of all the ways people celebrate religious life around the globe.; EPUB \ Ann Roberts; Reference > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works, ABC-CLIO<

2011, ISBN: 9781598842067

An Encyclopedia of Holidays, Festivals, Solemn Observances, and Spiritual Commemorations, eBooks, eBook Download (PDF), Auflage, [PU: ABC-CLIO], [ED: 1], ABC-CLIO, 2011

2011, ISBN: 9781598842067

An Encyclopedia of Holidays, Festivals, Solemn Observances, and Spiritual Commemorations, [ED: 1], Auflage, eBook Download (PDF), eBooks, [PU: ABC-CLIO]