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Selected Reference Books in Butler Library:
    Atlas of the World's Religions
    This collection of maps provides a general history of religion and traces the changes in the world since early times.
    Ref G1046 .E4 A85 1999

    Encyclopedia of African American Religions
    Includes a chronology of African American religion, a directory of churches and religious organizations, and alphabetical listings of religious leaders, groups, and issues.
    Ref BR 563 .N4 E53 1993

    Encyclopedia of Ancient Deities
    Includes over 10,000 entries covering a broad range of mythologies related to gods and goddesses.
    Ref BL 782 .C67 2000

    Encyclopedia of Native American Religions
    Covers the spiritual traditions of Native peoples in the United States and Canada.
    Ref E98 .R3 H73 2000

    Encyclopedia of Religion
    A multi-volume encyclopedia intended to provide information on important ideas, practices, and people in the area of religion from the Paleolithic era to modern times.
    Ref BL 31 .E46 1987

    Encyclopedia of Religious Freedom
    Provides a global and historical perspective in 140 articles aimed at a general audience.
    Ref BV741 .E47 2003

    Encyclopedia of Religious Quotations
    Includes quotations from a wide variety of sources arranged by topic from angels and atheism to worship and zeal.
    Ref PN 6084 .R3 M4

    Encyclopedia of Women and World Religion
    A two-volume set addressing all the world's religions and reflecting women's history and experience in religion from the beginning of time to the present.
    Ref BL458 .E53 1999

    The History of Science and Religion in the Western Tradition
    A unique book that provides a comprehensive survey of the historical relationship of the Western religious traditions to science from the fifth century to the late twentieth century.
    Ref BL 245 .H57 2000

    The Interpreter's Bible: The Holy Scriptures in the King James and Revised Standard Versions with General Articles and Introduction, Exegesis, Exposition for Each Book of the Bible
    A twelve volume set with bible commentary.
    Ref BS 491.2 I55

    Man, Myth and Magic: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Mythology, Religion and the Unknown
    Covers a wide range of topics from the major religions of the world to an exploration of witchcraft, astrology, mythology, and superstition.
    Ref BF 1411 .M25 1983

    Mythology of All Races
    A thirteen volume set covering myths from all time periods around the world, including Greek, Roman, Chinese, Egyptian, Celtic, Slavic, and North American.
    Ref BL 25 .M8 1964

    New Historical Atlas of Religion in America
    Maps and extensive additional text represent the religious history of America statistically and geographically with a mostly denominational orientation.
    Ref G 1201 .E4 N4 2000

There are a number of encyclopedias covering specific religions including:

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Compiled by Marianne Muha, Catalog Librarian


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