ENCYCLOPEDIA OF RELIGION AND RELIGION [Paperback] E. Royston Pike

Description

1969 Seventh printing. Paperback cover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks and stains, and bending. Spine has significant reading creases and wear. Pages have some marks but largely are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-loved copy of E. Royston Pike’s “Encyclopedia of Religion and Religion” offers a fascinating window into the study of world religions in the late 1960s. Published during a period of social upheaval and renewed interest in spirituality, this comprehensive reference work aimed to provide a balanced and accessible overview of the major faiths and belief systems. Pike, a respected scholar of comparative religion, drew upon the latest academic research to explore the histories, philosophies, and practices of religions both ancient and modern. While the decades since its publication have seen significant advancements in religious studies, this volume remains a valuable artifact of its era, capturing the prevailing scholarly perspectives and reflecting the cultural curiosities of a pivotal moment in history. For collectors and readers alike, this copy offers a well-worn but intact vessel for engaging with the enduring human quest for meaning and transcendence.