Merriam-Webster's Encyclopedia of World Religions

by Merriam-Webster

Covers such topics as religious movements and concepts, historical figures, religious places, and divinities and supernatural characters.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Religion, History

1181 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[fayre · Rating 5 out of 5]

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12 years after war
Harry is fwb with Draco
Draco kills himself
Harry is pregnant
Moves in with Lucious
Baby is stillborn
Holiday in France

[Valerian Proctor]

Informative and why do so many religions involve genital mutilation and an massive heriarchy?

[Angie]

12. Encyclopedia

APA: Doniger, W. E., & Merriam-Webster, I. (1999). Merriam-Webster's encyclopedia of world religions. Springfield, MA: Merriam-Webster.

Citation by: Angela Moore

Call Number: 200.3

Content/Scope: An reference book that takes a comprehensive look at world religions including central figures, movements, deities and supernatural characters, rituals, scriptures, places, and concepts. Coverage includes major world religions including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism along with details about tribal and ancient religions. The over one-thousand page volume includes illustrations and bibliographical references.

Accurary/Authority/Bias: Merriam-Webster is a reputable publishing authority of reference works that is used in school libraries frequently. They have been in business for over one hundred years. Encyclopedia Britannica is listed as co-creator to bring even more authority to this source.

Arrangement/Presentation: Arranged alphabetically, entries are illustrated with images in color and black and white along with maps. Included are 32 pages of full-color artwork. Pronunciation guides for non-English terms are provided.

Relation to other works: Expands knowledge of concepts in religion in one comprehensive volume with great authority, content, and scope.

Accessibility/Diversity: Work includes non-Western religious terminology and presents information on a wide scope of world religions.

Cost: $49.95
ISBN: 0-87779-044-2

Professional Review: Merriam-Webster's encyclopedia of world religions (Book Review). (1999). Booklist, 96(8), 799.

[Jamie Richardson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Merriam-Webster. (1999) Encyclopedia of World Religions. Springfield, Mass. : Merriam-Webster.

Citation by: Jamie Richardson
Type of Reference: Encyclopedia
Call Number: R291 Mer

Content/Scope: Describes major world religions in today's society. The books is geared towards 6-8th graders.

Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Company is known world-wide for various publications. Content is up-to-date and factual.

Arrangement/Presentation: It is arranged alphabetically by religions. There are many color illustrations to keep student's interest.

Accessibility/Diversity: The text is specific to world religion. Illustrations help showing various religions and where they are located.

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