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Product Description: In 1,800 pages across 3 volumes, Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices provides information on current religious practices around the world with an emphasis on how religions impact the daily lives of their followers. Volume 1, Religions of the World, contains 20-to-25-page entries on 13 major religions, such as Christianity and Islam, and 3-to-5 page entries on 28 religious subgroups, such as Shi'ites or Baptists...read more

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9781414498706 | 2 edition (Gale Group, September 29, 2014), cover price $205.75 | About this edition: In 1,800 pages across 3 volumes, Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices provides information on current religious practices around the world with an emphasis on how religions impact the daily lives of their followers.
9780787666118 | Gale Group, December 9, 2005, cover price $538.00

Miscellaneous:

9780787693909 | Gale Group, December 21, 2005, cover price $0.04

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Product Description: Touches of storytelling, prayers, extracts from scriptures, illustrations, maps, and facts create an engaging reference work which gives an excellent grounding in the varieties of faith practiced in the world Combining accurate and concise information with elements of storytelling and discovery, this one-stop guide to the world's most prominent religions is the perfect resource for young, inquiring minds...read more

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9780745949833 | 1 edition (Lion Pub, April 1, 2009), cover price $19.95

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9780745962450 | Lion Pub, August 1, 2013, cover price $16.99 | About this edition: Touches of storytelling, prayers, extracts from scriptures, illustrations, maps, and facts create an engaging reference work which gives an excellent grounding in the varieties of faith practiced in the world Combining accurate and concise information with elements of storytelling and discovery, this one-stop guide to the world's most prominent religions is the perfect resource for young, inquiring minds.

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By Jerry H. Bentley (editor), David Christian (editor), Ralph C. Croizier (editor), J. R. McNeill (editor) and William H. McNeill (editor)

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9781933782935 | Berkshire Pub Group, April 30, 2012, cover price $39.95

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By Alan J. Avery-Peck (editor) and Jacob Neusner (editor)

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9780391041400 | Brill Academic Pub, November 30, 2007, cover price $366.00

Paperback:

9789004226869 | Brill Academic Pub, June 1, 2012, cover price $52.00

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9780786463602 | McFarland & Co Inc Pub, January 11, 2012, cover price $49.95

Miscellaneous:

9780786488940 | McFarland & Co, January 11, 2012, cover price $75.00

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By Phillip E. Hammond (editor), Mark Juergensmeyer (editor) and Wade Clark Roof (editor)

Hardcover:

9780761927297 | Sage Pubns, October 18, 2011, cover price $395.00

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By Todd M. Johnson (editor), J. Gordon Melton (editor) and Donald Wiebe (introduced by)

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9781598842036 | 2 edition (Abc-Clio Inc, September 21, 2010), cover price $655.00

Presents a comprehensive study of the religions of 276 recognized nations, totaling more than 1,200 entries and covering each group's origin, history, organization, ecumenical contacts, and present status.
By Martin Baumann (editor) and J. Gordon Melton (editor)

Hardcover:

9781576072233 | Abc-Clio Inc, August 1, 2002, cover price $385.00 | About this edition: Presents a comprehensive study of the religions of 276 recognized nations, totaling more than 1,200 entries and covering each group's origin, history, organization, ecumenical contacts, and present status.

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9781576077610 | Abc-Clio Inc, December 1, 2002, cover price $420.00 | About this edition: Presents a comprehensive study of the religions of 276 recognized nations, totaling more than 1,200 entries and covering each group's origin, history, organization, ecumenical contacts, and present status.

From sacred mountains and places of pilgrimage to visions and out-of-body travel, this reference explores unusual and unexplained physical events, apparitions, and other phenomena rooted in religious beliefs. Each entry features a balanced presentation and includes a description of the phenomenon, the religious claims surrounding the occurrence, and a scientific response. Touring the world and history, this comprehensive reference includes entries on angels, comets, Marian apparitions, and religious figures such as Jesus, Mohammad, and Lao Tzu.

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9780780809246 | Omnigraphics Inc, February 6, 2006, cover price $58.00 | About this edition: From sacred mountains and places of pilgrimage to visions and out-of-body travel, this reference explores unusual and unexplained physical events, apparitions, and other phenomena rooted in religious beliefs.

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9781578591695, titled "Encyclopedia of Religious Phenomena" | Visible Ink Pr, September 1, 2007, cover price $24.95 | About this edition: From sacred mountains and places of pilgrimage to visions and out-of-body travel, this reference explores unusual and unexplained physical events, apparitions, and other phenomena rooted in religious beliefs.
9781578592098 | Visible Ink Pr, September 1, 2007, cover price $24.95

Miscellaneous:

9781578592302 | Visible Ink Pr, September 1, 2007, cover price $19.95

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A concise guide covers the history, beliefs and practices, key leaders, and impact upon the modern world of major world religions, including Islam, Buddhism, Confucianism and Daoism, Hinduism, Judaism, and Christianity.

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9780736920070 | Harvest House Pub, August 1, 2007, cover price $16.99 | About this edition: A concise guide covers the history, beliefs and practices, key leaders, and impact upon the modern world of major world religions, including Islam, Buddhism, Confucianism and Daoism, Hinduism, Judaism, and Christianity.

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An in-depth guide to religions of the world covers such topics as ancient religions, Eastern religions, Christianity, new religious movements, comparative studies, and religion as a subject of study.
By Gregory D. Alles (editor) and Robert S. Ellwood (editor)

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9780816035045 | Facts on File, July 1, 1998, cover price $45.00 | About this edition: Covers such topics as ancient religions, Eastern religions, Christianity, new religious movements, comparative studies, and religion as a subject of study

Library:

9780816061419 | 2 revised edition (Facts on File, November 1, 2006), cover price $65.00 | About this edition: An in-depth guide to religions of the world covers such topics as ancient religions, Eastern religions, Christianity, new religious movements, comparative studies, and religion as a subject of study.

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Enhanced by more than one thousand full color illustrations, a concise guide features thousands of references to literature, art, history, famous figures, and philosophy with respect to religion, covering the beliefs, doctrines, practices, teachings, rites of passage, and specific rituals of the world's major religions.

Hardcover:

9781601360007 | Foreign Media Books, December 30, 2006, cover price $49.95 | About this edition: A concise guide features thousands of references to literature, art, history, famous figures, and philosophy with respect to religion, covering the beliefs, doctrines, practices, teachings, rites of passage, and specific rituals of the world's major religions.

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An alphabetical arrangement of entries relating to religions of the world, covering such topics as ancient religions, Eastern and Native American religions, Christianity, Judaism, and new religious movements.
By Jeff Hay and Linda Holler (editor)

Library:

9780737732177 | Greenhaven Pr, December 15, 2006, cover price $90.45 | About this edition: An alphabetical arrangement of entries relating to religions of the world, covering such topics as ancient religions, Eastern and Native American religions, Christianity, Judaism, and new religious movements.

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Product Description: The Encyclopedia of World Religions, Cults and the Occult is designed to be of maximum assistance to those who may know little about the religions and sects that span the globe. It also serves as a comprehensive resource for those who wish to glean more detail about a particular religion or cult grou...read more
By Mark Water (compiler)

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9780899574608 | Amg Pubs, May 24, 2006, cover price $29.99 | About this edition: The Encyclopedia of World Religions, Cults and the Occult is designed to be of maximum assistance to those who may know little about the religions and sects that span the globe.

Hardcover:

9780415942461 | Routledge, January 1, 2004, cover price $230.00

Miscellaneous:

9780203484111, titled "Encyclopedia of Religion and War" | Routledge, January 9, 2004, cover price $150.00

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Nearly three hundred alphabetically arranged entries cover such topics as ancient religions, Eastern religions, Christianity, new religious movements, and key religious figures. (view table of contents)

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9780780807228 | Omnigraphics Inc, October 1, 2003, cover price $58.00 | About this edition: Nearly three hundred alphabetically arranged entries cover such topics as ancient religions, Eastern religions, Christianity, new religious movements, and key religious figures.

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Structured in an A to Z format, this comprehensive reference presents a listing of thoughts and beliefs about God from religions as diverse as Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Wicca, New Age, Buddhism, and many more.

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9781571742483 | Hampton Roads Pub Co Inc, April 1, 2003, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: Structured in an A to Z format, this comprehensive reference presents a listing of thoughts and beliefs about God from religions as diverse as Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Wicca, New Age, Buddhism, and many more.

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Alphabetical entries discuss the major religions of the world, their place within various cultures and regions, and important concepts and ideas common to many religions. (view table of contents)
By Robert S. Ellwood (editor)

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9780531119822 | Franklin Watts, September 1, 2001, cover price $35.00 | About this edition: Alphabetical entries discuss the major religions of the world, their place within various cultures and regions, and important concepts and ideas common to many religions.

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A collection of articles from leading theologians, academics, and social thinkers presents an array of views on the world's major religions, covering such topics as marriage, chastity, superstitions, redemption, eternity, and more. (view table of contents)

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9780028649214 | Macmillan Library Reference, July 1, 1998, cover price $40.00 | About this edition: Covers different ethnic religions, Christian theologians, new religious movements, mystical traditions, and such concepts as good and evil

Paperback:

9780195123111 | Reprint edition (Oxford Univ Pr on Demand, October 8, 1998), cover price $27.95

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Includes over 1600 entries for religious groups which came into being within the last 200 years

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9780823925865, titled "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Active New Religions, Sects, and Cults" | 2 edition (Rosen Pub Group, August 1, 1997), cover price $79.95 | About this edition: Includes over 1600 entries for religious groups which came into being within the last 200 years
9780823915057 | Rosen Pub Group, August 1, 1993, cover price $59.95 | About this edition: Includes over 1000 entries for religious groups which came into being within the last 200 years

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Collects essays that focus on the philosophies, dogma, and practices of major religions as well as the relationship different cultures have with the supernatural (view table of contents)

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9780874368659 | Abc-Clio Inc, December 1, 1996, cover price $61.00 | About this edition: Collects essays that focus on the philosophies, dogma, and practices of major religions as well as the relationship different cultures have with the supernatural

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