HarperCollins Concise Guide to World Religions

<p>The definitive dictionary of the world's religions compiled by two of the 20th century's most distinguished religion scholars. </p><p> This highly accessible resource distils Mircea Eliade's lifework of detailing and comparing humanity's entire religious heritage providing fascinating insights into the character and worldview of the 33 principal religions. Including Buddhism Christianity Jainism Judaism Islam Shinto Shamanism Taoism South American religions Baltic and Slavic religions Confucianism and the religions of Africa and Oceania The HarperCollins Concise Guide to World Religions covers all kinds of religious figures histories sacred texts mythologies and mystical techniques.</p>