Encyclopedia Of Religion | Recommended |
: While separate from the original Eliade/Jones work, this is a modern, digital-first alternative that provides peer-reviewed, regularly updated articles on similar topics.
: Mircea Eliade (1907–1986) was the primary architect. His goal was to create a non-reductionistic resource that prioritized a phenomenological perspective over theological bias. Encyclopedia of Religion
: Core theological and philosophical tenets. : While separate from the original Eliade/Jones work,
: Explores religious phenomena (from "Ablutions" to "Yoni") and the relationship between religion and other fields like art, science, and society. Key topics included: : Core theological and philosophical tenets
: Detailed entries on ceremonies, iconography, and sacred architecture.
: Covers 44 broad sections of religious traditions, including indigenous, Eastern, Western, ancient, and modern systems.
: First published in 1987 by Macmillan, the work was a massive undertaking that began in 1979 and took eight years to complete.