Comparative religion, Charles Kimball, Part 1 of 2
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Comparative religion, Charles Kimball, Part 1 of 2
Language
eng
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instructional materials
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Literary text for sound recordings
lectures speeches
Main title
Comparative religion
Oclc number
265101527
Responsibility statement
Charles Kimball
Series statement
The great courses
Table Of Contents
Part 1: 1. Comparative religion: who, what, why, how -- 2. Exploring similarities and differences -- 3. The sacred, the holy, and the profane -- 4. Sacred time, sacred space, sacred objects -- 5. Sacred people: prophets, sages, saviors -- 6. Sacred people: clergy, monastics, shamans -- 7. Sacred signs, analogues, and sacraments -- 8. Creation myths -- 9. From sacred stories and letters to doctrine -- 10. Sacred texts: the Bible and the Qur'an -- 11. Sacred texts for Hindus and Buddhists -- 12. Polytheism, dualism, monism, and monotheism