Vodič kroz svetske religije

by Mircea Eliade, Ioan P. Cuoliano, Anđelka Cvijić (Translator)

This is a one-volume distillation of the 16-volume Macmillan Encyclopaedia of Religion. Drawing on a wealth of data made available by the encyclopaedia, Eliade began work on what was to become this compendium, in which the major religions are arranged in an alphabetical format. The history of 33 religions and information concerning religious events, notions and personalities are listed. The dictionary is arranged in two parts, with the Macro-dictionary containing summaries and explanations of 33 world religions, including Shinto, Shamanism, Taoism, South American religions, Slavic and Baltic religions, Confucianism, Egyptian mystery and Oceanian religions. The Micro-dictionary defines terms and topics of religions as well as providing references to longer explanations in the Macro-dictionary.

Genres: Philosophy, Religion, Nonfiction, History, Mythology, Anthropology

353 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1991

About the author

Romanian-born historian of religion, fiction writer, philosopher, professor at the University of Chicago, and one of the pre-eminent interpreters of world religion in the last century. Eliade was an intensely prolific author of fiction and non-fiction alike, publishing over 1,300 pieces over 60 years. He earned international fame with LE MYTHE DE L'ÉTERNAL RETOUR (1949, The Myth of the Eternal Return), an interpretation of religious symbols and imagery. Eliade was much interested in the world of the unconscious. The central theme in his novels was erotic love.

Reviews

[Kristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Looking back on when I started it, I’m glad the library moved it from their reference to circulation department. You notice some similarity in thought between all humans and religion. I picked this book because it would be a jumping off point to learning about the other cultures in the world. We could all use a little more understanding from our father in order to connect with the father of another.

[Milan Simonović · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extraordinary book for all readers who are eager to know more about the very nature of religions across the world.

[Vincent Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love this book! A must read for any who wish to form an educated opinion on religion in general.