Encyclopedia of HinduismEncyclopedia of World Religions explores the major religions of the world, emphasizing the living faiths and their background. Each illustrated volume provides access to the theological concepts, personalities, historical events, institutions, and movements that helped shape the history of each religion and the way it is practiced. |
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| Title | Encyclopedia of Hinduism Encyclopedia of World Religions Facts on File library of religion and mythology Gale virtual reference library |
| Authors | Constance Jones, James D. Ryan |
| Publisher | Infobase Publishing, 2006 |
| ISBN | 0816075646, 9780816075645 |
| Length | 593 pages |
| Subjects | › › Juvenile Nonfiction / Religion / Hinduism Religion / Hinduism / General |
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