Encyclopedia of World Religions and Belief Systems

Encyclopedia of World Religions and Belief Systems

A sweeping and authoritative panoramic compendium covering the full breadth of worldwide religious diversity — from the world’s major faiths to indigenous wisdom traditions, esoteric doctrines, mystery schools and hidden spiritual orders.

• World Religions — Comprehensive coverage of all major global faiths and their traditions
• Mythologies — Sacred myths and cosmologies from cultures across the world
• Indigenous Wisdom — Spiritual traditions of indigenous peoples worldwide
• Esoteric Doctrines — The inner teachings of mystical and esoteric traditions
• Hidden Spiritual Orders — Secret societies, mystery schools and initiatic brotherhoods
• Sects & Movements — Divergent branches and new religious movements

The definitive reference work for students of comparative religion, esoteric philosophy and world spiritual traditions.