Religion

Coverage: Primitive Times to Present.
The one-volume Dictionary contains brief entries for topics pertaining to religion and religious figures from virtually every religion known to humankind. Where possible, etymologies are furnished immediately succeeding the boldface entries, and cross-references (indicated by asterisks) as well as 'see headings' are provided. A topic index and an index of Chinese headwords are furnished; additionally, an essay outlining the meaning of religion is included.

Coverage: Advent of Buddhism to Present.
The Encyclopedia is a terse, one-volume work which provides comprehensive information on Buddhist doctrines, practices, figures, literature, and mythological motifs. Numerous 'see' references help guide the reader to related entries; additionally, the work is augmented with a plethora of illustrations throughout the text. The resource includes a list of abbreviations, a pronunciation guide, a chronology, a thematic bibliography, and a thematic index.

Coverage: Inception of Hinduism to Present.
An introduction to the religion of Hinduism, this resource provides the reader with capsule analyses of virtually any and all topics related to the many aspects and expressions of one of the preeminent Eastern religions. Technical terms employed are taken from the original Sanskrit (including diacritics and hints at pronunciation), while the aim of the work is to achieve a balance ?? between people and places, scriptures and philosophical systems, art and architecture, mythology and history.? An added feature of the work is a chronology beginning with the earliest Vedic hymns; additionally, appendices, a thematic bibliography, and a thematic index are provided.

Coverage: Ancient World to Present.
The Encyclopedia is an invaluable beginning resource for examining ancient deities, rituals, and mythologies. The work includes over 10,000 entries, and contains headings for "... spirits, places, festivals, sacred objects, heroes, monsters, demigods and mythical beasts." One of the more comprehensive resources of its kind on the subject, the work provides a bibliography and an extensive index.

Coverage: Primarily Twentieth Century to Present.
A two-volume compendium of information on "... the occult sciences, magic, demonology, superstitions, spiritism, mysticism, metaphysics, psychical science, and parapsychology." Alphabetical entries include boldface cross-references which signify more in-depth treatment for those keywords elsewhere in the work. Bibliographical sources are included at the conclusion of entries; additionally, the work includes biographical and bibliographical notes and indexes.

"A compendium of information on the occult sciences, magic, demonology, superstitions, spiritism, mysticism, metaphysics, psychical science, and parapsychology, with biographical and bibliographical notes and comprehensive indexes."

Coverage: ca. 610 C.E. to Present.
Translated from the Classical Arabic, this edition of the Koran has the benefit of a parallel text, with the Arabic text furnished in calligraphic style. Chapters and verses are clearly marked for the text of the contemporary English translation, and footnotes are provided for explanation where necessary. The edition includes a comprehensive index