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Atheism: A Very Short Introduction

Atheism: A Very Short Introduction  

Julian Baggini

Print Publication Year: 
Jun 2003
Published Online: 
Sep 2013
eISBN: 
9780191775925
DOI: 
10.1093/actrade/9780192804242.001.0001
Item type: 
book
ISBN: 
9780192804242
Atheism is often considered to be a negative, dark, and pessimistic belief that is characterized by a rejection of values and purpose and a fierce opposition to religion. Atheism: A Very ... More
Martyrdom: A Very Short Introduction

Martyrdom: A Very Short Introduction  

Jolyon Mitchell

Print Publication Year: 
Nov 2012
Published Online: 
Sep 2013
eISBN: 
9780191777882
DOI: 
10.1093/actrade/9780199585236.001.0001
Item type: 
book
ISBN: 
9780199585236
Martyrdom: A Very Short Introduction provides a historical analysis of the concept of martyrdom to shed light on how it has evolved and the different ways in which it is used ... More
Monasticism: A Very Short Introduction

Monasticism: A Very Short Introduction  

Stephen J. Davis

Print Publication Year: 
Jan 2018
Published Online: 
Jan 2018
eISBN: 
9780191788321
DOI: 
10.1093/actrade/9780198717645.001.0001
Item type: 
book
ISBN: 
9780198717645
Monasticism is a social and religious phenomenon that originated in antiquity, which remains relevant in the 21st century. Monasticism: A Very Short Introduction discusses the history of ... More
Religion in America: A Very Short Introduction

Religion in America: A Very Short Introduction  

Timothy Beal

Print Publication Year: 
Sep 2008
Published Online: 
Sep 2013
eISBN: 
9780199365593
DOI: 
10.1093/actrade/9780195321074.001.0001
Item type: 
book
ISBN: 
9780195321074
Religion in America: A Very Short Introduction offers an overview of the history of religion in America, from Native American traditions to the present day. Religion in ... More
Saints: A Very Short Introduction

Saints: A Very Short Introduction  

Simon Yarrow

Print Publication Year: 
Sep 2018
Published Online: 
Sep 2018
eISBN: 
9780191781308
DOI: 
10.1093/actrade/9780199676514.001.0001
Item type: 
book
ISBN: 
9780199676514
Saints: A Very Short Introduction looks at the origins, ideas, and definitions of sainthood, sanctity, and saints in the early Church, tracing their development in history and ... More

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