comparative religion
Americannoun
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Yet this is a dazzling accomplishment, a reflection of an encyclopedic knowledge of comparative religion and of a wisdom about spirituality in the human species.
From New York Times • Nov. 11, 2019
Daniel came on a weekend visit from Boston, where he taught comparative religion at M.I.T.
From The New Yorker • Apr. 29, 2019
In several cases, this translates into a strong emphasis on comparative religion, including the study of Christian-Muslim relations.
From Economist • Jun. 13, 2018
He introduced himself as a doctor who had studied comparative religion at Georgetown with professors who were “the epitome of intellect and scholarship.”
From Washington Post • Jul. 1, 2017
For the purpose of religious education it is highly desirable to add to the historical survey and the ethnological cross-sections of comparative religion a longitudinal section of the religion of the individual.
From The Minister and the Boy A Handbook for Churchmen Engaged in Boys' Work by Hoben, Allan
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