This book provides reliable information about important world religious leaders, correcting the misinformation that can be on the internet. Religious leaders ha

Cover -- Volume I -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of Entries -- Guide to Related Topics -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction --

Entries examine every major belief and significant practice around the world as well as the religious history of each and key religious communities.

An indispensable resource for exploring food and faith, this two-volume set offers information on food-related religious beliefs, customs, and practices from ar