The Wiley Blackwell Companion to East and Inner Asian Buddhism combines outstanding contributions covering Buddhism as it developed and is practiced in this region. These newly-commissioned essays provide fresh scholarly perspectives on a wide range of concepts, texts, and practices.
Offers a comprehensive and balanced survey of Buddhism within East and Central Asia, from the time of the Buddha through to the present day
Provides fresh perspectives on a wide range of concepts, texts, traditions, doctrines, practices, and institutions - on topics spanning gender...
The Wiley Blackwell Companion to East and Inner Asian Buddhism combines outstanding contributions covering Buddhism as it developed and is p...
The Blackwell Companion to Paul presents a distinctive dual focus approach that encompasses both the historical Paul and the history of Paul's influence. In doing so, expert contributors successfully address the interests of students of early Christianity and those of Christian theology.
Offers a complete overview of the life, writings and legacy of one of the key figures of Christianity
The essays compass the major themes of Paul's life and work, as well as his impact through the centuries on theology, Church teaching, social beliefs, art, literature,...
The Blackwell Companion to Paul presents a distinctive dual focus approach that encompasses both the historical Paul and the history of Paul's ...
Through a series of essays contributed by leading experts in the field, The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Practical Theology presents an introduction to practical theology as a major area of Christian study and practice, including an overview of its key developments, themes, methods, and future directions.
The first comprehensive reference work to provide a survey, description and analysis of practical theology as an area of study
A range of leading scholars in the field provide original contributions on the major areas, issues, and figures in practical...
Through a series of essays contributed by leading experts in the field, The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Practical Theology presents an introdu...
The Blackwell Companion to Jesus features a comprehensive collection of essays that explore the diverse ways in which Jesus has been imagined or portrayed from the beginnings of Christianity to the present day.
Considers portrayals of Jesus in the New Testament and beyond, Jesus in non-Christian religions, philosophical and historic perspectives, modern manifestations, and representations in Christian art, novels, and film
Comprehensive scope of coverage distinguishes this work from similar offerings
Examines both Christian and non-Christian perspectives on...
The Blackwell Companion to Jesus features a comprehensive collection of essays that explore the diverse ways in which Jesus has been imagined o...
The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to World Christianity presents a collection of essays that explore a range of topics relating to the rise, spread, and influence of Christianity throughout the world.
Features contributions from renowned scholars of history and religion from around the world
Addresses the origins and global expansion of Christianity over the course of two millennia
Covers a wide range of themes relating to Christianity, including women, worship, sacraments, music, visual arts, architecture, and many more
Explores the...
The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to World Christianity presents a collection of essays that explore a range of topics relating to the rise, spread...
This is the first ever comprehensive English-language survey of Zoroastrianism, one of the oldest living religions
Evenly divided into five thematic sections beginning with an introduction to Zoroaster/Zarathustra and concluding with the intersections of Zoroastrianism and other religions
Reflects the global nature of Zoroastrian studies with contributions from 34 international authorities from 10 countries
Presents Zoroastrianism as a cluster of dynamic historical and contextualized phenomena, reflecting the current trend to move away from textual...
This is the first ever comprehensive English-language survey of Zoroastrianism, one of the oldest living religions
The subject of religious diversity is one of the most important and widely debated issues in religious studies today; its impact is felt far beyond the field, raising religious and philosophical questions about theology and the nature of truth as well as social, ethical, legal and political questions about the nature of religious tolerance, human rights and freedom of speech.
The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Religious Diversity provides a fascinating guide through the central questions, topics and disputes raised by religious diversity. A range of internationally recognized...
The subject of religious diversity is one of the most important and widely debated issues in religious studies today; its impact is felt far beyond...
