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Historical Dictionary of Shinto
This comprehensive yet convenient guide to the key terms and names of this tradition will assist researchers, students, and the general reader to gain deeper insight into its …
Historical Dictionary of Lutheranism
This historical dictionary examines the development of Lutheranism from its inception in the 16th century to its place as one of the largest and most influential Protestant …
Historical Dictionary of Lutheranism
The Reformation of the 16th century was a complex and multifaceted political, social, cultural, and religious process. Most historians agree, however, that in the framework of this …
Historical Dictionary of Islam
There is both unity and variety in the Islamic world. Muslims are not a homogeneous people who can be explained solely by their normative texts: the Koran and the Sunnah. Muslims …
Historical Dictionary of the Green Movement
Focuses on the history and present status of the wide range of issues and organizations that have been subsumed under the current heading of green or environmental activists.
Historical Dictionary of Islam
The Historical Dictionary of Islam is a handy reference for anyone requiring information on the Islamic religion and culture. It outlines the development of Islam from its …
Historical Dictionary of the Chinese Communist Party
The Chinese Communist Party, as the political leader of the world's largest country and second largest economy, plays an undeniably important role in global politics. Founded in a …
Historical Dictionary of Aesthetics
Aesthetics is not a "factual" discipline; there are no aesthetic facts. The word itself is derived from the Greek word for "feeling" and the discipline arises because of the need …
Historical Dictionary of Radical Christianity
There are several eras in the history of Christianity radical forms of the tradition are obvious: the early church of the first five centuries, the medieval era, the age of reform, …
Historical Dictionary of the Reformation and Counter-Reformation
Provides a one-volume, balanced alternative to the overwhelming amounts of literature on the events of the time and the theological and political debates that spawned the events of …
Historical Dictionary of the Welfare State
Through cross-referenced A to Z entries, this book focuses on the historical development of the welfare state, while simultaneously providing in depth explanation of core terms and …
Historical Dictionary of Jainism
Jain is the term used for a person who has faith in the teachings of the Jinas ("Spiritual Victors"). Jinas are human beings who have overcome all passions (kasayas) and have …