The Encyclopedia of World Religions 2nd Edition by Robert Ellwood, Gregory Alles ISBN 978-0816061419 ‎ 0816061416

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ISBN 10:  0816061416

ISBN 13: 978-0816061419 ‎

Author: Robert S. Ellwood,  Gregory D. Alles

Praise for the previous edition:
“…unbiased and succinct…this is a fine ready-reference.”—School Library Journal

“…an invaluable tool for any middle school or high school library…Highly recommended.”—The Book Report

The Encyclopedia of World Religions, Revised Edition 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&151this 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 Christianity
Islamic fundamentalism
Modern paganism
New Age movement
New religious movements in Africa
New religious movements in Brazil
New Testament
Politics and religion
UFO religions (e.g., Heaven’s Gate).

Table of contents: 

1. List of Illustrations

2. List of Maps and Tables

3. Preface to the Revised Edition

4. Preface to the Original Edition

5. Introduction: What Is This Encyclopedia About?

6. ENTRIES A to Z

7. Topical Outline

8. Selected Bibliography

9. Index

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