The Encyclopedia of World Religions

xii S Introduction

more helpful than the first one. I also hope that in its own small way The Encyclopedia of World Religions, Revised Edition helps them grow into informed and responsible citizens. —Gregory D. Alles Associate Editor

Apparently it took considerable conversation after ward to convince the friend that my niece and I were related. I do not expect, of course, that this volume will be every student’s favorite book. But I do hope student readers will find the revised edition even