Encyclopedia of Sacred Places, 2nd Edition [2 volumes] - Hardcover

"At Kakadu in Australia, I learnt the Ubir escarpment rock faces were first decorated over 40,000 years ago. Whilst today most of the decoration is 2,000 years old it is still used to tell stories to children warning them of the dangers they could face in the wild. Entries such as this, which may appear to be more light-hearted and less scholarly, give a good balance to the encyclopedia. This balance indicates how well-researched the material is whilst also ensuring that it is accessible, relevant and interesting to a wide variety of possible readers. It is a volume that I would highly recommend to anyone with an academic or casual interest in the subject." - Reference Reviews "All in all, this collection provides an inspiring entry point for readers new to this subject. Summing Up: Recommended." - Choice

Now thoroughly revised and updated, this encyclopedia documents the diversity of shrines, temples, holy places, and pilgrimage sites sacred to the world's major religious traditions, and illustrates their elemental place in human culture. * Over 300 A-Z entries covering sites and pilgrimages sacred to the world's major religious traditions * Illustrative photographs and maps * A glossary of relevant terms * Appendices listing sites by country, faith tradition, and placement in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites