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The world's religions : old traditions and modern transformations
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The world's religions : old traditions and modern transformations

by Ninian Smart

This historical study traces the evolution of world religions from antiquity to the modern era. It examines faiths through their art, symbols, and rituals, analysing how global events and contemporary social shifts continue to shape belief systems.

Accession 25930 ISBN 0521340055 Publisher Cambridge University Press
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