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World religions:

Eastern traditions
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8 Reviews
Oxford University Press, Apr 18, 1996 - Religion - 554 pages
This book is a major introduction to the religious traditions of South Asian and East Asian origin. Separate chapters treat Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, East Asian religions, and the aboriginal traditions of Asia and the Pacific. Designed for the student and general reader, the book combines a historically descriptive perspective with key dates, maps, extracts from primary texts, glossaries, and suggestions for further reading.

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User Review  - Jonathan Cortez - Goodreads

I got this book for class two years ago. It is one of the only college books I haven't sold. This is because I think it's a very accessible book for religion. The book devotes a proportional amount of ... Read full review

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User Review  - Monica - Goodreads

I actually read the third edition, but couldn't find it on here. I had to read this book as part of a class, but found it so informative, I plan on keeping it. Read full review

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