THE ATLAS OF RELIGIONS
(Atlante delle Religioni)

The aim of this volume is to examine varieties of religious expression from the point of view of a comparative anthropologist of religion. This means trying to understand the spirit behind each single religion by observing and comparing particular aspects (rituals, beliefs, modes of expression), rather than expressing judgement on all religions, or on "religion" in general.
This attitude has determined the structure of the Atlante delle Religioni and inspired the numerous scholars who have worked on the volume.
The diverse backgrounds of the authors, who represent various areas of the human and social sciences, are reflected in the interdisciplinary approach of the volume.
The result is a book with numerous tables and maps, and a new and original slant that examines and analyses Buddhism, Christianity, Ancient Egypt, and Islam, providing the reader with a reliable, practical guide to the world’s religions.