Abingdon Dictionary of Living Religions

Abingdon Dictionary of Living Religions - Hardcover

Excellent reference guide for the student and scholar, this guide is good for home and office. Terms from all living religions are covered in these 830 pages. This lengthy but easy, alphabetically arranged work with a great Preface section is truly a helper and consultant. The amount of work put in to compile this great dictionary is incredible. Over 150 scholars worked on it. Besides increasing understanding of religions, this dictionary puts each religious tradition in the broad context of other religions of the world.