World Religions Reference Library

Published by U·X·L

Religion influences the views and actions of many people, in both political and personal ways. To make sense of many historical and current events, to learn how many people find meaning and purpose in their lives, students and the general public need to understand the development and doctrines of the world's religions. UXL's World Religions Reference Library meets the demand for a thorough, objective resource covering the history, traditions and worldviews of dominant and less prominent religions and their sects and offshoots.

The two Almanac volumes focus on Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Judaism. Less traditional and practiced religions are also included such as Shinto and Daoism.

The two Biographies volumes cover the lives and influence of key figures in various religions and religious movements throughout history. Biography entries include Jesus, Buddha, Muhammad, Martin Luther, Moses, Black Elk, Gandhi, Mother Theresa and others.

The Primary Sources volume excerpts and explains scriptures, spiritual writings and other sources that allow students to gain an appreciation of the core beliefs of the world's religions. Includes a separately published comprehensive index.

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Review:

"At this time in our history, it has become even more imperative that our students learn about the differences and similarities in the World's Religions, and this set provides an excellent synopsis of both dominant and less prominent religions, their sects, and other offshoots. Each volume in this series begins with the same Reader's Guide and Glossary, but the Timeline of Events varies. Sidebars and inset boxes offer additional information while black and white photographs and reproductions illustrate throughout the text. Chapters end with brief bibliographies of books, periodical articles, and web sites suggested for further research. Because both the Almanac and Biographies are two volumes, indexes to both volumes are found in each title as are the closing 'Where to Learn More' bibliographies."
--Reference for Students, May 2007

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