World Religions (Greenhaven Encyclopedia).

This encyclopedia provides numerous entries covering world religions including gods and other holy figures, concepts, historical figures, places, rites, and festivals. Entries cover major and less prominent religions around the world, describing their histories, tenets, customs, and world views. Readers will view entries that describe the lives of fifty significant figures in the histories of various religions. Also presented are excerpts from eighteen religious writings, speeches, and sacred texts.. Profiles major and less prominent religions around the world, describing their histories, tenets, customs, and world views; describes the lives of fifty significant figures in the histories of various religions ; and presents excerpts from eighteen religious writings, speeches, and sacred texts, accompanied by thoughts for discussion and further reading lists An alphabetical arrangement of entries relating to religions of the world, covering such topics as ancient religions, Eastern and Native American religions, Christianity, Judaism, and new religious movements By Jeff T. Hay. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 346-350) And Index.