World Christian Encyclopedia: A Comparative Survey of Churches and Religions in the Modern World, Volumul 1Oxford University Press, 2001 - 876 pagini The comprehensive overview of the world's largest religion in all its many versions and in both its religious and secular contexts. The Encyclopedia presents and analyzes an unmatched wealth of information about the extent, status, and characteristics of twentieth-century Christianity worldwide. It takes full account of Christianity's ecclesiastical branches, subdivisions, and denominations, and treats Christianity in relation to other faiths and the secular realm. It offers an unparalleled comparative study of churches and religions throughout the modern world. This new edition features a vast range of new and previously unpublished data on the current global situation of Christianity, on religion in general, and on the political, demographic, economic, and social characteristics of the world's cultures and peoples in 238 countries. Each volume is filled with essential information, from historical surveys of denominations to country-by-country profiles of churches and believers. The text sets the cxurrent status of Christianity into a rich historical context, and assesses current trends and future directions. Many tables, charts, diagrams, photographs, a directory of names and organizations, a glossary, index, and other features ensure accessbility for specialists and non-specialists alike. The Encyclopedia will be of great value to academics of many disciplines, clergy, administrators, and those who work in Christian and other religious organizations around the world, as well as to anyone interested in current affairs. |
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... religious faith . Religious prayers , rites , and ceremonies may be freely prac- ticed as long as they are not incompatible with pub- lic order or public morals or with laws promulgated to this effect . No one may be restrained from ...
... religious faith . Religious prayers , rites , and ceremonies may be freely prac- ticed as long as they are not incompatible with pub- lic order or public morals or with laws promulgated to this effect . No one may be restrained from ...
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... Religious leaders of America : a biographical guide to founders and leaders of religious bodies , churches , and spiritual groups in North America . J. G. Melton . Detroit , MI : Gale Research , 1991. 625p . Religious movements in ...
... Religious leaders of America : a biographical guide to founders and leaders of religious bodies , churches , and spiritual groups in North America . J. G. Melton . Detroit , MI : Gale Research , 1991. 625p . Religious movements in ...
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... religious school at Marusevac near Varazdin , with 120 students . Many Pentecostal bodies are active , the largest be- ing the Church of God in Serbia ; and there are also a number of other small Protestant denominations : Brethren ...
... religious school at Marusevac near Varazdin , with 120 students . Many Pentecostal bodies are active , the largest be- ing the Church of God in Serbia ; and there are also a number of other small Protestant denominations : Brethren ...
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A survey dictionary of Christianity in the global context 2649 | 649 |
A world bibliography of Christianity and religions 2679 | 679 |
Topical directory of Christianity religions and worldwide ministries 2699 | 699 |
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