The Encyclopedia of World Religions

Free Download

Authors:

Edition: Rev. ed

Series: Facts on File library of religion and mythology

ISBN: 0816061416, 9780816061419

Size: 8 MB (8199218 bytes)

Pages: 529/529

File format:

Language:

Publishing Year:

Category: Tags: , , , ,

Robert S. Ellwood, Gregory D. Alles0816061416, 9780816061419

”The Encyclopedia of World Religions, Revised Edition” provides young adults with reliable, unbiased 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. New entries include: Al-Qaeda; Apocrypha; Biblical prophets; Christianity fundamentalism; Christianity in Latin America, Asia, and Africa; Fundamentalism (general); Hamas; Hebrew scriptures; Hindu fundamentalism; Independent movements in Christianity; Islamic fundamentalism; Modern paganism; New Age Movement; New religious movements in Africa; New religious movements in Brazil; New Testament; Politics and religion; and, UFO religions (e.g., Heaven’s Gate).

Table of contents :
CONTENTS……Page 6
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS……Page 7
LIST OF MAPS AND TABLES……Page 8
PREFACE TO THE REVISED EDITION……Page 9
PREFACE TO THE ORIGINAL EDITION……Page 10
INTRODUCTION……Page 11
WORLDWIDE ADHERENTS OF ALL RELIGIONS, MID-2004……Page 14
A……Page 16
B……Page 58
C……Page 85
D……Page 126
E……Page 143
F……Page 158
G……Page 184
H……Page 204
I……Page 226
J……Page 243
K……Page 266
L……Page 277
M……Page 286
N……Page 327
O……Page 342
P……Page 345
Q……Page 381
R……Page 386
S……Page 415
T……Page 452
U……Page 472
V……Page 478
W……Page 486
Y……Page 496
Z……Page 500
TOPICAL OUTLINE……Page 506
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY……Page 511
INDEX……Page 514

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Be the first to review “The Encyclopedia of World Religions”
Shopping Cart
Scroll to Top