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| Author(s) : Armstrong, Karen |
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| ISBN : 0753813408 | | EAN : 9780753813409 | | Cover : Paperback | | Pages : 224 | | Size : 198 x 128mm | | Publisher : Phoenix | | Published : 2002 |
Category : Beginner's Books
Category 2 : Biography
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Synopsis:
The New York Times bestseller, a concise introduction to the life and thought of the Buddha who is viewed as a revolutionary spiritual thinker, from the author of the critically acclaimed a History of God.
Karen Armstrong was a Catholic nun whose books on religion, including the Battle for God, have had a huge impact worldwide - a History of God has appeared in more than 30 languages. In this work she distils the chief events of the Buddha`s life and the key tenets of Buddhism.
"A fascinating book...it is hard to imagine a clearer, more concise or more authoritative introduction to one of the world`s most influential spiritual figures."The Times.
"This concise but admirably comprehensive study...Armstrong picks her way through this metaphysical minefield with commendable clarity."Literary Review. |
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