An Encyclopedia of Religions (Classic Reprint)

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While it is true that much of the new material in this field has not been incorporated as yet in ordinary encyclopedias, it is true also that to matters of religion with which, by name at least, readers have become very familiar, a good deal of space has been given already in such works. In a field which is so vast, therefore, the present writer has preferred often to concentrate particularly on matters which are unfamiliar and on headings which are not to be found in ordinary encyclopedias. Many of the headings, here to be found, have never found a place as yet, he believes, in any other encyclopedia. These headings, with the matter included under them, it is hoped will not only interest the general reader, but also suggest to students, as they have suggested to the writer, subjects for special research.

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