This book is the most thorough, yet concise history of world religions available in a single volume, discussing many subjects largely neglected in other book. A four-part organization Some Primal and Bygone Religions, The Religions of South Asia, The Religions of East Asia, and The Religions of the Middle East. For individuals interested in bridging the gap between the foundings of religions and their present state?and their role in today's word of international conflicts.
I actually read (and own) the earlier version of this book. Very good and used it for reference while teaching "world religions" to my Sunday school class.