Larousse Dictionary of Beliefs and Religions

More comprehensive than any other single volume reference on this subject, the dictionary covers all the world's major religions and beliefs, both current and historical. With 2,900 concise and informative entries, the dictionary spans all periods and places. It provides coverage of today's Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, along with the rites of ancient civilizations, as well as less mainstream beliefs such as scientology and pantheism. Supplements include a subject index, a calendar of festivals, and a chart detailing the population distribution of the major faiths.Goring, Rosemary is the author of 'Larousse Dictionary of Beliefs and Religions' with ISBN 9780752350073 and ISBN 0752350072.