The Eliade Guide to World Religions

by Mircea Eliade, Hilary S. Wiesner, Ioan Petru Culianu

A comprehensive guide to the thirty-three major religions, including information about their origins, founders, sacred teachings, and spiritual traditions

Genres: Philosophy, Religion, Nonfiction, History, Mythology, Anthropology

320 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1991

About the author

Romanian-born historian of religion, fiction writer, philosopher, professor at the University of Chicago, and one of the pre-eminent interpreters of world religion in the last century. Eliade was an intensely prolific author of fiction and non-fiction alike, publishing over 1,300 pieces over 60 years. He earned international fame with LE MYTHE DE L'ÉTERNAL RETOUR (1949, The Myth of the Eternal Return), an interpretation of religious symbols and imagery. Eliade was much interested in the world of the unconscious. The central theme in his novels was erotic love.

Reviews

[Kristina]

Looking back on when I started it, I’m glad the library moved it from their reference to circulation department. You notice some similarity in thought between all humans and religion. I picked this book because it would be a jumping off point to learning about the other cultures in the world. We could all use a little more understanding from our father in order to connect with the father of another.

[Milan Simonović]

Extraordinary book for all readers who are eager to know more about the very nature of religions across the world.

[Vincent Andrew]

Love this book! A must read for any who wish to form an educated opinion on religion in general.