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Title: The Routledge Book of World Proverbs Author(s): Jon R. Stone Pages: 545 Publisher: Routledge Publication date: 2006 Language: English Format: PDF ISBN-10: 0415974240 ISBN-13: Description: The Routledge Book of World Proverbs invites the reader to travel the globe in search of the
origins of such words of wisdom, experiencing the rich cultural traditions reflected in
each nations proverbs. This collection contains over 16,000 gems of humor and pathos
that draw upon themes from our shared experiences of life. And we are not just invited
to learn about other cultures; proverbs are bits of ancient wisdom and thus teach us
about our shared histories.
This book draws together proverbs that transcend culture, time and space to offer a
collection that is both useful and enjoyable, making this book one of enduring interest.
Professor Jon R. Stone specializes in Theories and Methods in the Study of Religion.
He is author or editor of nine books, including The Essential Max Muller (2002),
Expecting Armageddon: Essential Readings in Failed Prophecy (Routledge, 2000), The Craft of
Religious Studies (1998), and Latin for the Illiterati (Routledge, 1996), which was named
1997 Outstanding Reference Source by the American Library Association.
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Title: The Routledge Book of World Proverbs