The Encyclopedia of World Religions (Facts on File Library of Religion and Mythology)

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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 worlds religions from ancient times to the present day. In about 600 entrieswith 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 encyclopedias representation of current world events and the impact of those events on the worlds religions. The book also covers religious fundamentalismespecially within Islam Christianity and Hinduismand 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. Heavens Gate).