Religion influences the views and actions of many people, in
both political and personal ways. To make sense of many
historical and current events, to learn how many people find
meaning and purpose in their lives, students and the general
public need to understand the development and doctrines of the
world's religions. UXL's World Religions Reference Library meets
the demand for a thorough, objective resource covering the
history, traditions and worldviews of dominant and less
prominent religions and their sects and offshoots. The two
Almanac volumes focus on Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, Hinduism,
Buddhism and Judaism. Less traditional and practiced religions
are also included such as Shinto and Daoism. The two Biographies
volumes cover the lives and influence of key figures in various
religions and religious movements throughout history. Biography
entries include Jesus, Buddha, Muhammad, Martin Luther, Moses,
Black Elk, Gandhi, Mother Theresa and others. The Primary
Sources volume excerpts and explains scri