Parrinder, Edward Geoffrey
Overview
Works: | 245 works in 1,577 publications in 10 languages and 28,703 library holdings |
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Genres: | Comparative studies Dictionaries Pictorial works Illustrated works Quotations Criticism, interpretation, etc Academic theses Biographies History |
Roles: | Author, Editor, Translator, Honoree, Author of introduction, Creator, Director, Other, Compiler, Speaker, Publishing director |
Classifications: | BL2400, 291 |
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Most widely held works about
Edward Geoffrey Parrinder
- A bag of needments : Geoffrey Parrinder and the study of religion by Martin Forward( Book )
- In the belly of the snake : West Africa over sixty years ago by Geoffrey Parrinder( Book )
- Encounters in world religions by Geoffrey Parrinder( Book )
- Encountering world religions : questions of religious truth by Geoffrey Parrinder( Book )
Most widely held works by
Edward Geoffrey Parrinder
African mythology by
Geoffrey Parrinder(
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81 editions published between 1967 and 1997 in 7 languages and held by 3,047 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the mythology of Sub-Saharan Africa, including beliefs on creation, birth, death, and oracles, with texts of some legends and animal fables
81 editions published between 1967 and 1997 in 7 languages and held by 3,047 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the mythology of Sub-Saharan Africa, including beliefs on creation, birth, death, and oracles, with texts of some legends and animal fables
World religions : from ancient history to the present by
Geoffrey Parrinder(
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17 editions published between 1971 and 1999 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,917 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A concise study of religions from around the world, discussing the history, beliefs, and social background of each religion
17 editions published between 1971 and 1999 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,917 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A concise study of religions from around the world, discussing the history, beliefs, and social background of each religion
A dictionary of non-Christian religions by
Geoffrey Parrinder(
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37 editions published between 1971 and 1981 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,578 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam ... are stressed."
37 editions published between 1971 and 1981 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,578 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam ... are stressed."
African traditional religion by
Geoffrey Parrinder(
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97 editions published between 1954 and 1999 in 4 languages and held by 1,542 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Religion is a focal point of African life, inextricably bound up in the spiritual traditions that still exert tremendous influence over the people of tropical and southern Africa. This book provides a comparative study of the main religions south of the Sahara, demonstrates their common ground and builds up a coherent picture of African beliefs and practices. He divides his book into sections on the African view of God and the nature gods; the place of religious beliefs in social life; and spiritual forces
97 editions published between 1954 and 1999 in 4 languages and held by 1,542 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Religion is a focal point of African life, inextricably bound up in the spiritual traditions that still exert tremendous influence over the people of tropical and southern Africa. This book provides a comparative study of the main religions south of the Sahara, demonstrates their common ground and builds up a coherent picture of African beliefs and practices. He divides his book into sections on the African view of God and the nature gods; the place of religious beliefs in social life; and spiritual forces
Jesus in the Qurʼan by
Geoffrey Parrinder(
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74 editions published between 1955 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,368 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Written for both Christians and Muslims, for specialists as well as general readers, this book offers a study of Qur'anic teachings about the birth, life, work, death and resurrection of Jesus. The author explores all 93 verses in the Qur'an in which Jesus is mentioned, setting them in the context of the work as a whole and drawing parallels with the Christian gospels wherever possible
74 editions published between 1955 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,368 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Written for both Christians and Muslims, for specialists as well as general readers, this book offers a study of Qur'anic teachings about the birth, life, work, death and resurrection of Jesus. The author explores all 93 verses in the Qur'an in which Jesus is mentioned, setting them in the context of the work as a whole and drawing parallels with the Christian gospels wherever possible
Mysticism in the world's religions by
Geoffrey Parrinder(
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28 editions published between 1976 and 1996 in English and Chinese and held by 1,042 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Religion: Sufism and Mysticism
28 editions published between 1976 and 1996 in English and Chinese and held by 1,042 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Religion: Sufism and Mysticism
Religion in Africa by
Geoffrey Parrinder(
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30 editions published in 1969 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,027 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
30 editions published in 1969 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,027 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Witchcraft: European and African by
Geoffrey Parrinder(
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60 editions published between 1900 and 1970 in 3 languages and held by 995 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
60 editions published between 1900 and 1970 in 3 languages and held by 995 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
West African religion, a study of the beliefs and practices of Akan, Ewe, Yoruba, Ibo, and kindred peoples by
Geoffrey Parrinder(
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72 editions published between 1900 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 960 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
72 editions published between 1900 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 960 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Worship in the world's religions by
Geoffrey Parrinder(
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34 editions published between 1961 and 1981 in English and held by 840 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
34 editions published between 1961 and 1981 in English and held by 840 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sex in the world's religions by
Geoffrey Parrinder(
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16 editions published in 1980 in English and Undetermined and held by 814 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
16 editions published in 1980 in English and Undetermined and held by 814 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Avatar and incarnation by
Geoffrey Parrinder(
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29 editions published between 1970 and 1982 in English and German and held by 741 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
29 editions published between 1970 and 1982 in English and German and held by 741 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Upanishads, Gītā and Bible; a comparative study of Hindu and Christian Scriptures by
Geoffrey Parrinder(
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31 editions published between 1962 and 1975 in English and held by 734 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
31 editions published between 1962 and 1975 in English and held by 734 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The faiths of mankind; a guide to the world's living religions by
Geoffrey Parrinder(
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4 editions published between 1964 and 1965 in English and held by 729 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Introductory guide to Islam, Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, Shinto, Confucianism, tribal religions, Judaism, and Christianity
4 editions published between 1964 and 1965 in English and held by 729 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Introductory guide to Islam, Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, Shinto, Confucianism, tribal religions, Judaism, and Christianity
Comparative religion by
Geoffrey Parrinder(
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42 editions published between 1962 and 1977 in English and Undetermined and held by 637 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
42 editions published between 1962 and 1977 in English and Undetermined and held by 637 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Dictionary of religious & spiritual quotations by
Geoffrey Parrinder(
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13 editions published between 1989 and 1990 in English and Undetermined and held by 610 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
13 editions published between 1989 and 1990 in English and Undetermined and held by 610 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sexual morality in the world's religions by
Geoffrey Parrinder(
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16 editions published between 1980 and 2003 in English and Russian and held by 549 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An exploration of sex and religion together within the historical and contemporary contexts of each of the world's major living religions, from the ancient traditions and practices of both Eastern and Western religions to the modern influences of medicine, psychology and women's rights
16 editions published between 1980 and 2003 in English and Russian and held by 549 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An exploration of sex and religion together within the historical and contemporary contexts of each of the world's major living religions, from the ancient traditions and practices of both Eastern and Western religions to the modern influences of medicine, psychology and women's rights
The indestructible soul; the nature of man and life after death in Indian thought by
Geoffrey Parrinder(
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17 editions published in 1973 in English and held by 538 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
17 editions published in 1973 in English and held by 538 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Introduction to Asian religions by
Geoffrey Parrinder(
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20 editions published between 1957 and 1976 in English and held by 491 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
20 editions published between 1957 and 1976 in English and held by 491 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Religion in an African city by
Geoffrey Parrinder(
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30 editions published between 1953 and 1974 in English and Undetermined and held by 477 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
30 editions published between 1953 and 1974 in English and Undetermined and held by 477 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Africa Akan (African people)--Religion Art Art, African Asia Avatars (Religion) Benin Bhagavadgītā Bible Buddhism Christianity Christianity and other religions Cults Europe Ewe (African people)--Religion Folklore Future life Hinduism Incarnation India Interfaith relations Islam Islamic interpretations of Jesus Christ Jesus Christ Jesus Christ in the Qurʼan Missionaries Mysticism Mythology Mythology, African Mythology, Sub-Saharan African Nigeria Nigeria--Ibadan Parrinder, Geoffrey Qurʼan Religion Religions Religion--Study and teaching Sacred books Sex customs Sex--Mythology Sex--Religious aspects Sexual ethics Soul Spiritual life Sub-Saharan Africa Upanishads West Africa Witchcraft Worship Yoruba (African people)--Religion
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Alternative Names
Geoffrey Parrinder académico británico
Geoffrey Parrinder British academic
Geoffrey Parrinder écrivain britannique
Geoffrey Parrinder escriptor britànic
Geoffrey Parrinder escritor britânico
Geoffrey Parrinder escritor británicu (1910–2005)
Geoffrey Parrinder schrijver uit Verenigd Koninkrijk
Geoffrey Parrinder scrittore britannico
Parrinder, E.G.
Parrinder E. G. 1910-2005
Parrinder, E. Geoffrey (Edward Geoffrey)
Parrinder, Edward G. 1910-2005
Parrinder Edward Geoffrey
Parrinder Edward Geoffrey 1910-2005
Parrinder, Edward Geoffrey Simons
Parrinder, Edward Geoffrey Simons 1910-2005
Parrinder, G.
Parrinder, G. 1910-2005
Parrinder Geoffrey
Parrinder, Geoffrey 1910-2005
Парриндер, Джеффри
بارندر، إدوارد جفري، 1910-2005
بارندر، جفري
بارندر، جيفري، 1910-2005
بارندر، جيفري، و. 1910
جفري بارندر، 1910-2005
جفري بارندر، و. 1910
파린더, 에드워드 지오프레이 1910-2005
파린더, 지오프레이 1910-2005
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