Religion: A Cross-Culture Encyclopedia: A Cross-Cultural Encyclopedia (Human Experience) - Tapa dura

"All entries have cross-references and short bibliographies for further reading. Front and back matter...feature a chronology of world religions, maps showing the locations of various cultures, an extensive bibliography, and a detailed index. This book is an excellent resource for all libraries and for anyone wanting objective information on religion and how religious beliefs affect and express various cultures." - American Reference Books Annual

This volume contains descriptions of the world's major religions, from Islam, Catholicism, and Judaism to Shintoism, Sikhism and Taoism. Entries cover histories, practices, beliefs, and religious texts. Other entries cover various aspects of religion such as reincarnation, dreams, and the soul.