Merriam-Webster's Encyclopedia of World ReligionsContains 3,500 alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about various aspects of the world's religions; features thirty in-depth discussions of major religions; and includes illustrations and maps. |
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| Title | Merriam-Webster's Encyclopedia of World Religions |
| Author | Merriam-Webster, Inc |
| Editor | Wendy Doniger |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Merriam-Webster, 1999 |
| ISBN | 0877790442, 9780877790440 |
| Length | 1181 pages |
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