The encyclopedia of world religions /
The encyclopedia of world religions /
Robert S. Ellwood, general editor ; Gregory D. Alles, associate editor.
- Rev. ed.
- New York : Facts on File, ©2007.
- xii, 514 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
- Facts on File library of religion and mythology .
- Facts on File library of religion and mythology. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 496-498) and index.
List of illustrations -- List of maps and tables -- Introduction : What is this encyclopedia about? -- Entries A-Z -- Topical outline -- Selected bibliography -- Index.
This book "provides young adults with reliable, unbiased, and easy-to-use information on the world's religions, from ancient times to the present day. In about 600 entries -- with 115 new to this edition -- this revised edition covers all the major and minor religions of the world, including the religions of the ancient world; the major religions practiced around the world today; religions of contemporary indigenous peoples; definitions of religious symbols and ideas; key leaders and thinkers; and terms and definitions. The new entries and photographs broaden the encyclopedia's representation of current world events and the impact of those events on the world's religions. The book also covers religious fundamentalism -- especially within Islam, Christianity, and Hinduism -- and documents the burgeoning new religious movements in Latin America, Africa, East Asia, and the United States. All major entries now come with suggestions for further reading."--Back cover.
0816061416 9780816061419
2454695
2005056750
GBA680791 bnb
013558086 Uk
Religions--Encyclopedias.
Encyclopedias.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 496-498) and index.
List of illustrations -- List of maps and tables -- Introduction : What is this encyclopedia about? -- Entries A-Z -- Topical outline -- Selected bibliography -- Index.
This book "provides young adults with reliable, unbiased, and easy-to-use information on the world's religions, from ancient times to the present day. In about 600 entries -- with 115 new to this edition -- this revised edition covers all the major and minor religions of the world, including the religions of the ancient world; the major religions practiced around the world today; religions of contemporary indigenous peoples; definitions of religious symbols and ideas; key leaders and thinkers; and terms and definitions. The new entries and photographs broaden the encyclopedia's representation of current world events and the impact of those events on the world's religions. The book also covers religious fundamentalism -- especially within Islam, Christianity, and Hinduism -- and documents the burgeoning new religious movements in Latin America, Africa, East Asia, and the United States. All major entries now come with suggestions for further reading."--Back cover.
0816061416 9780816061419
2454695
2005056750
GBA680791 bnb
013558086 Uk
Religions--Encyclopedias.
Encyclopedias.