A handbook of ancient religions John R Hinnells

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John R Hinnells

Publication details: U K Cambidge University Press 2007Description: xi;610p 28cmISBN:

9780521847124

DDC classification:

200.901 HIN

Summary: "Ancient civilisations exercise an intense fascination for people the world over. This book takes the 'story' of religion as far back as Palaeolithic cave art, tracing the religious beliefs of ancient Egypt, Ugarit, Mesopotamia, ancient Israel, Greece and Rome, ancient Europe, the Indus Valley civilisation, ancient China and the Aztecs and Incas. Each set of religious beliefs and practices is described in its cultural and historical context, via a range of different sources, enabling the reader to obtain a rounded view of the role of religion in these ancient societies."--Jacket

Item type: English Books

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Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Anna Centenary Library 3RD FLOOR, B WING	200.901 HIN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		614626

Includes index and bibliography

"Ancient civilisations exercise an intense fascination for people the world over. This book takes the 'story' of religion as far back as Palaeolithic cave art, tracing the religious beliefs of ancient Egypt, Ugarit, Mesopotamia, ancient Israel, Greece and Rome, ancient Europe, the Indus Valley civilisation, ancient China and the Aztecs and Incas. Each set of religious beliefs and practices is described in its cultural and historical context, via a range of different sources, enabling the reader to obtain a rounded view of the role of religion in these ancient societies."--Jacket

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