Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices, 3 Vols.

Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices, 3 Vols.
Thomson Gale | December 9, 2005 | 1650 pages | ISBN: 0787666114 | PDF | 95 Mb

In 1,800 pages across 3 volumes, Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices provides information on current religious practices around the world with an emphasis on how religions impact the daily lives of their followers. Volume 1, Religions of the World, contains 20-to-25-page entries on 13 major religions, such as Christianity and Islam, and 3-to-5 page entries on 28 religious subgroups, such as Shi'ites or Baptists. Volumes 2 and 3 focus on the significant religions in 193 countries; entries range from 3-8 pages.

Using the standardized rubric format of the Worldmark series, the entries provide for easy access to information and encourage comparisons across different religions, religious groups, and countries. Standardized rubrics for entries include:

* Date of Origin
* Dietary Practices
* Number of Followers
* Social Aspects
* History
* Political Impact (in country entries)
* Leaders
* Controversial Issues
* Major Theologians and Authors
* Cultural Impact
* Houses of Worship and Holy Places
* Other Religions (in country entries)
* What is Sacred?
* Rituals
* Rites of Passage
* Festivals and Holidays
* Membership
* Social Justice
* Modes of Dress
* Founder (in religion entries)
* Country Overview (in country entries)
* Religious Tolerance (in country entries)

Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices features more than 500 illustrations, including comparative tables, membership maps, drawings, and photographs; key-fact boxes; primary document excerpts and quotations; a glossary of terms; and a comprehensive subject and name index.

Review:

"With editing and writing by an international group of leading scholars in religion, comparative religion, history, anthropology, and other topics, the essays and entries in this three-volume reference are of high quality and are also accessible to the undergraduate student and general reader. Volume 1 contains 13 essays on the world?s major religions, with discussion of their history, practice, and their largest offshoots. Volumes 2 and 3 contain 193 entries on individual countries, arranged alphabetically. Each country entry includes a general historical and geographical introduction followed by systematic discussion of the major religion or religions. Issues connected to religious tolerance are discussed in each entry as are those religions practiced by less than one quarter of the population. The entries conclude with a bibliography. A glossary and an overview of practices and populations are included in the first volume."
-- Reference & Research Book News, May 2006

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