Religion Past and Present (RPP) is a complete, updated English translation of the 4th edition of the definitive encyclopedia of religion worldwide. ...Show synopsisReligion Past and Present (RPP) is a complete, updated English translation of the 4th edition of the definitive encyclopedia of religion worldwide. the peerless Religion in Geschichte und Gegenwart (RGG). Including the latest developments in research, Religion Past and Present encompasses a vast range of subjects connected with religion. This great resource, now at last available in English, continues the tradition of deep knowledge and authority relied upon by generations of scholars in religious, theological, and biblical studies. Religion Past and Present indisputably belongs to the small class of essential reference works.Key Features RGG has been a standard reference work since the publication of the first edition in 1908. Strongly international, cross-cultural and ecumenical, written by over 3,000 authors from 88 countries Covers an unparalleled breadth of subject matter in theological and biblical studies Up-to-date research and bibliographies make it an indispensable resource for all levels of users Interdisciplinary articles cover a wide range of topics from history, archaeology, liturgy, law, bible, music, visual arts, politics, social sciences, natural sciences, ethics, and philosophy. The 4th edition of RGG, the basis of the RPP translation, includes hundreds of new entries on Eastern religions and other religious subjects. The editors of RPP have added a number of articles and revised others for a global English-speaking readership. Short definitions and cross-references enable quick and easy searching Over 15,000 entries and 8 million words 13 volumes and an index Completion scheduled for 2013.To download the preview please click here."Hide synopsis
Description:Brill announces a new major reference work: Religion Past and...Brill announces a new major reference work: Religion Past and Present (RPP). Religion Past and Present is the English version of the 4th edition of Religion in Geschichte und Gegenwart (RGG), the highly respected, authoritative encyclopaedia of Christian theology, biblical studies and religious studies. Taking into account the latest research developments, Religion Past and Present offers a wide-ranging and multi-denominational approach to all aspects of the study of religion. Key Features-Standard reference work in the field since the publication of its first edition in 1908-Strongly international, cross-cultural and ecumenical: over 3, 000 authors from 88 countries-Covers an unparalleled breadth of subject matter in theological and biblical studies-Up-to-date research findings and bibliographies make it an indispensable resource for all levels of users-Interdisciplinary: articles cover a wide range of topics from history, archaeology, liturgy, law, bible, music, visual arts, politics, social sciences, natural sciences, ethics, and philosophy-Short definitions and cross-references make for quick and easy searching-Over 15, 000 entries: 8 million words-In 11 volumes plus index.
