[L]esser-known leaders abound. This is due, in part, to the impressively diverse scope of the work, with every major world religion represented, along with New Age, Wicca, satanism, and Native American faiths. . . . For college and public libraries.

Booklist

[T]here is little competition on this topic, and postsecondary students of religion will want to spend time with these convenient volumes.

Library Journal

This fresh look at the intersection of religion and society from the view of the personality frames the discussion in a way that will be most useful for introductory students interested in the topic.

ARBAonline

Though many reference works on world religions provide an overview of the development of religious traditions, this title helpfully grounds religious developments in individuals. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower- and upper-division undergraduates; general readers.

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2018 Top Community College Resource

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