The Encyclopedia of World Religions

by Robert S. Ellwood (Editor), Gregory D Alles (Editor)

This encyclopedia presents young adults with reliable, unbiased information on the world's religions, from ancient times onwards. This revised edition covers all the major and minor religions of the world, including those of the ancient world.

Genres: Religion, Nonfiction

528 pages, Library Binding

First published July 1, 1998

About the author

Robert S. Ellwood is an American academic, author and expert on world religions.
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Reviews

[Chris Seltzer · Rating 2 out of 5]

I know this is an encyclopedia, but it feels light on content and focuses on contemporary religions, particularly Christianity. The content feels surface-level, and far better references are available with the modern internet.

I also wish the illustrations were in color and more plentiful. The typeface is larger than it needs to be and makes the book look more substantial than it really is.

It's fine, but I wouldn't recommend picking it up; there are better alternatives for almost any desire on the subject.

[Kristine · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read edition published in 1998.