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Bulletin Signalétique 527: histoire et sciences des
religieuses
1970-1994
Mugar Reference X Z7751 .F70
This resource indexes and abstracts most major religion journals,
both in English and other languages. All abstracts are in
French.
Keyguide to Information Sources on World Religion
Jean Holm. 1992
Mugar Reference X Z7833 .H66
This guide provides an overview of the study of world religions
and their literature, an annotated bibliographic listing
of sources, and a list of national information clearinghouses
on world religions. Most entries are for English-language
books and articles while a few entries are for items in other
Western European languages. An index is provided at the end
of the work.
Reader's Guide to the Great Religions
Charles J. Adams, editor. 1977
Mugar Reference X Z7833 .A35
This guide provides brief essays on world religions. Annotated
lists of sources on each topic follow each essay. It is primarily
focused on English-language texts. Author and subject indexes
are included.
Research Guide to Religious Studies
John F. Wilson & Thomas P. Slavens. 1982
Mugar Reference X BL41 .W5
A two-part work providing an introduction to religious scholarship
in part one and an overview of reference works on Buddhism,
Hinduism, and Shintoism in part two. Part one includes brief
bibliographies after each essay while the second part is
an annotated list of reference works. An author/title index
and a subject index can be found at the end of the volume.
All entries are for English-language works.
Science of Religion: abstracts and index of recent articles
1976-
Mugar Reference X Z7753 .S53M
This is a bibliography of articles contributing to the academic
study of religion, excluding Biblical studies. Abstracts
are in English although titles are in the original language
of the work. Each volume contains author and subject indexes.
Brittanica
Online
Oxford
Reference Online
The Encyclopedia of Eastern Philosophy and Religion
Ingrid Fischer-Schreiber. 1989
Mugar Reference X BL1005 .L4813
The focus is on the basic terminology and doctrines of Buddhism,
Hinduism, Taoism, and Zen. It includes a lengthy bibliography
of primary and secondary sources but no index. There is also
a Ch'an/Zen lineage chart at the beginning of the work.
The Encyclopedia of Religion
16 vols. Mircea Eliade. 1987
Mugar Reference X BL31 .E46
This source provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects
of religion. It covers religion from the Paleolithic era
to the present. Entries are signed and are followed by short
bibliographies. The index volume, volume 16, provides an
alphabetical list of entries, directory of contributors,
an outline of the contents of the set, and an extensive general
index.
Encyclopaedia of Sikh Religion and Culture.
Ramesh Chander Dogra. 1995
Mugar Reference XBL2017.3 .D64
Information on all major and minor aspects of Sikhism is
provided. It includes a bibliography and an index.
Great Thinkers of the Eastern World
Ian P. McGreal. 1995
Mugar Reference X B5005 .G74
Introductory information on the major thinkers and the philosophical
and religious classics of China, India, Japan, Korea, and
the world of Islam is provided. Entries are followed by bibliographies
for further reading. Entries are signed.
Guide to the Gods
Marjorie Leach. 1992
Mugar Reference XBL473 .L43
This guide provides a worldwide overview of deities, evaluated
in terms of function and attribute, and covers all times
and places. References following each entry refer to the
bibliography. It includes an extensive bibliography and a
detailed name index.
Japanese Religion: a survey
Agency for Cultural Affairs. 1981
Mugar Reference X BL2202 .J36
This guide describes religions of Japan and major religious
organizations. It includes statistical information, a chronology,
and a general index. There are several plates in the center
of the guide.
Sacred Texts of the World: a universal anthology
Ninian Smart & Richard D. Hecht. 1982
Mugar Reference X BL70 .S247
This is a collection of sacred narratives from extinct religious
traditions as well as those currently practiced. Some secular
ideological material is included.The anthology includes brief
bibliographic entries for each sacred text and an index at
the end of the volume.
Oxford Dictionary of World Religions
Dictionary of Philosophy and Religion: eastern and western
thought
William L. Reese. 1999
Mugar Reference X B41 .R43 / Theology Reference B41 .R43
This is primarily a dictionary of terms but it includes longer
articles on the thought of major philosophers and religious
leaders.
Harper Collins Dictionary of Religion
Jonathan Z. Smith, editor. 1995
Theology Reference X BL31 .H37
This dictionary includes entries that are clear and accurate,
and also include references for further study.
Historical Dictionary of Sikhism.
W. H. Mcleod. 1995
Mugar Reference X BL2018 .M38
Brief definitions cover Sikh religion, principles, practices,
history, and culture. The introduction provides an overview
of Sikhism. A chart illustrating the descendants of Guru
Amar Das and Guru Ram Das and a chronology of Sikh history
precede the dictionary entry section of the work. A lengthy
bibliography is included.
Historical Dictionary of Taoism
Julian F. Pas with Man Kam Leung. 1998
Mugar Reference X BL1923 .P37
This comprehensive introduction to the historical developments
and current research in the field of Taoism is arranged alphabetically
by the traditional Wade-Giles romanization, followed immediately
by the pinyin version (e.g., "Tao-te ching/Daodejing"). A
chronology and bibliography are included. Cross references
are provided as needed. A list of abbreviations precedes
the introduction.
Bibliographie du Shinto et des Sectes Shintoistes
Jean Herbert. 1968
Mugar Circulation Z7835 .S5 F68
This unannotated list of books and articles in Japanese and
Western languages is somewhat dated but remains useful.
Chinese Religion in Western Languages: a comprehensive and
classified bibliography of publications in English, French,
and German through 1980
Laurence G. Thompson. 1985
Mugar Reference X Z7757 .C6 T55
Unannotated list of monographs and serials covering Buddhism
and non-Buddhist Chinese religions. A list of abbreviations
(general and publication-related) and details regarding the
serial sources precede the bibliographic section of the work.
There is an author index. This title is supplemented by Chinese
Religion: Publications in Western Languages, 1981 through
1990 (Mugar Reference XZ7757.C6 T556 1993).
Guide to Chinese Religion
David C. Yu. 1985
Mugar Reference X Z7757 .C6 Y8
This is an annotated bibliography of primarily English-language
journal articles and books on indigenous Chinese religion,
excluding Chinese Buddhism. Its coverage ends in 1977. There
are author/title and subject indices.
Religion in Postwar China: a critical analysis and annotated
bibliography
David C. Yu. 1994
Mugar Reference X Z7757 .C6 Y83
This work lists selected works on Chinese religion published
from World War II - 1990. It includes both literature from
within China and Western scholarship. A list of abbreviations
and a chronology of dynasties and periods can be found at
the beginning of the work. There are author, title, and subject
indices.
Science of Religion: abstracts and index of recent articles
1976- .
Mugar Reference X Z7753 .S53M
This is a bibliography of articles contributing to the academic
study of religion, excluding Biblical studies. Abstracts
are in English although many titles are in the original language
of the work being discussed. Each volume contains author
and subject indexes.
Shinto Bibliography in Western Languages: bibliography on
Shinto and religious sects, intellectual schools and movements
influenced by Shintoism
Arcadio Schwade. 1986
Mugar Reference X Z7835 .S5 S3
This bibliography contains listings for monographs, essays,
and magazine articles dealing with Shinto, Shinto-derived
new religions, intellectual schools, and nationalistic movements
influenced by Shinto. Most works are in English, German,
or French. Items are listed alphabetically by the author's
last name or by title when no primary author is noted; Japanese
names are treated in accordance with the Western bibliographical
method. The volume concludes with an appendix of works not
covered in the general bibliography and a topical index.
Sikhism and the Sikhs: An Annotated Bibliography.
Priya Muhar Rai. 1989
Mugar Circulation Z7835 .S64 R34
This resource is divided into seven chapters. Individual
entries are listed alphabetically by author within each chapter.
English-language books and journals written between 1965-1988
are covered. Title, author, and subject indexes are included.
A Survey of Taoist Literature: tenth to seventeenth centuries
Judith M. Boltz. 1987
Mugar Circulation Z7835 .T2 B64
This introductory survey of the literature in the Taoist
canon includes illustrations, bibliography, name and general
indexes. The literature studied is primarily in Chinese
but some entries are in Western European languages.
Westliche Taoismus-Bibliographie (WTB) = Western Bibliography
of Taoism
Knut Walf. 2003
Mugar Reference X Z7835 .T2 W3
The sources listed are primarily monographs in Western languages.
Periodical information is provided in bibliographies at the
end of the volume.
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