Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices (4 Volume Set)

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Название: Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices (4 Volume Set)

Автор: коллектив авторов

Издательство: ABC CLIO

Год: 2002

Количество страниц: 1590

Язык: English

Формат: pdf

Размер: 27.4 Mb

This comprehensive, four-volume work details the history, development, organization, current status, and contact information for major organizations associated with various living world faiths.

The 1200 alphabetically arranged entries have been contributed by 200 international scholars reflecting diverse research interests and religious affiliations. Some 16 core essays provide the framework for the listed organizations, covering the major religions of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism, as well as traditional African religions, Western esoteric traditions, and a general consideration of unbelief. In the remaining entries, readers will encounter information on the Circle Sanctuary in Wisconsin, Freemasonry, the Legion of Mary, Santeria, serpent handlers, the Reformed Church in America, and Satanism, to name a few. Another major feature is the inclusion of entries for 276 recognized nations and territories, assessing the distinctive role of religion and religious practice within each and offering statistical tables as well as maps provided by David. B. Barrett, author of World Christian Encyclopedia.