Book Review: "Divine mother, blessed mother: Hindu goddesses and the Virgin Mary," by S. J. Francis Clooney

Chad M. Bauman

Book Review: "Divine mother, blessed mother: Hindu goddesses and the Virgin Mary," by S. J. Francis Clooney

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This article reviews the book "Divine Mother, Blessed Mother," by Francis Clooney, S.J.

Note: Link is to the article in a subscription database available to users affiliated with Butler University. Appropriate login information will be required for access. Users not affiliated with Butler University should contact their local librarian for assistance in locating a copy of this article.

Original language	American English
Journal	Journal of the American Academy of Religion
Volume	74
Issue number	3
State	Published - 2006

Disciplines

Religion
Comparative Methodologies and Theories
History of Religions of Eastern Origins
Missions and World Christianity
Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

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Book Review: "Divine mother, blessed mother: Hindu goddesses and the Virgin Mary," by S. J. Francis Clooney

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