comparative religion

noun

: comparative study of the origin, development, and interrelations of religious systems compare history of religions

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“Comparative religion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comparative%20religion. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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