Overview
In 2,800 pages across 4 volumes, Worldmark Encyclopedia Of Religious Practices, 2nd Edition, provides information on current religious practices around the world with an emphasis on how religions impact the daily lives of their followers. Volume 1, Religions and Denominations, contains 24-to-40-page entries on 13 major religions, such as Buddhism, Christianity and Islam, and 8-to-14 page entries on 28 religious denominations/sects, such as Tibetan Buddhism, Roman Catholicism and Shiism. Volumes 2, 3, and 4 focus on the significant religions practiced in 195 countries; entries range from 6-13 pages. Using the standardized rubric format of the Worldmark series, the entries provide easy access to information and encourage comparisons across different religions, religious groups, and countries. Worldmark Encyclopedia Of Religious Practices, 2nd Edition, features more than 725 color photographs and maps; a comparative table showing important facts about the 41 religions profiled; key-fact boxes; religious quotations; a glossary of terms; a chronology of events; a bibliography of general sources; and a comprehensive index.
Features & Benefits
- Volume 1, Religions and Denominations, contains 24-to-40-page entries on 13 major religions, such as Christianity and Islam, and 8-to-14 page entries on 28 religious subgroups, such as Roman Catholicism and Shiism.
- Volumes 2, 3, and 4 focus on the significant religions in 195 countries
- entries range from 6-13 pages.
- Using the standardized rubric format of the Worldmark series, the entries provide easy access to information and encourage comparisons across different religions, religious groups, and countries.
- Standardized rubrics for religion entries are: Founded, Religion as a Percentage of World Population, Overview, History, Central Doctrines, Moral Code of Conduct, Sacred Books, Sacred Symbols, Early and Modern Leaders, Major Theologians and Authors, Organizational Structure, Houses of Worship and Holy Places, What Is Sacred, Holidays and Festivals, Mode of Dress, Dietary Practices, Rituals, Rites of Passage, Membership, Religious Tolerance, Social Justice, Social Life, Controversial Issues, and Cultural Impact.
- All religion entries conclude with a bibliography.
- Country entries begin with an introduction and religious tolerance section, then provide the following standardized rubrics for each religion profiled: Date of Origin, Number of Followers, History, Early and Modern Leaders, Major Theologians and Authors, Houses of Worship and Holy Places, What Is Sacred, Holidays and Festivals, Mode of Dress, Dietary Practices, Rituals, Rites of Passage, Membership, Social Justice, Social Life, Political Impact, Controversial Issues, and Cultural Impact.
- All country entries conclude with an Other Religions section and a bibliography.
What's New
The second edition has expanded from 3 to 4 volumes.
