Religion in Southeast Asia: An Encyclopedia of Faiths and Cultures (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781610692496)

This engaging encyclopedia covers the religions and religious traditions of various Southeast Asian countries, including Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.

In this unprecedented profile of the religions of Southeast Asia, scholars from around the world explore the faiths, spiritual practices, and theological dogmas of the region. The book contains a fascinating collection of accurate, detailed articles; informative sidebars; and an extensive list of reference materials, all of which uncover beliefs in that part of the world. Discussions of ancient religions, combined with a look at contemporary trends, feature topics such as religious fundamentalism, secularism, and globalization.

Through 150 alphabetically arranged entries, this encyclopedia investigates the religions and religious traditions of countries such as Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, and the Philippines, among others. Written in an accessible style, this comprehensive reference looks at a variety of belief systems, including Buddhism, Confucianism, tribal practices, Hinduism, Jainism, and Zoroastrianism. A selected, general bibliography offers a listing of the most important print and electronic resources on the topic.

Author: Jesudas M. Athyal
ISBN-10: 1610692497
ISBN-13: 9781610692496
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Language: English
Published: 03/10/2015
Pages: 424
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.42lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.10w x 1.30d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 08/01/2015 pg. 6
Choice 10/01/2015