Encyclopedia of Women in World Religions: Faith and Culture across History [2 volumes]
- ISBN-10
- 1440848505
- ISBN-13
- 9781440848506
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 908
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018-11-30
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Author
- Susan de-Gaia
Description
This reference offers reliable knowledge about women's diverse faith practices throughout history and prehistory, and across cultures. • Offers nearly 300 reference articles by international scholars of religion, women, and history • Provides an overview of the religious experiences of women across time, faiths, and cultures • Devotes sections to particular religious traditions to provide information about the role of women and the feminine devine within those faiths • Presents reference information about the experiences of women within religions • Directs the user to additional resources via suggestions for further reading and an end-of-work bibliography
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