International Biographical Dictionary of Religion: An Encyclopedia of More than 4,000 Leading Personalities

This reference work profiles 4,000 religious leaders, reflecting every major belief system around the globe: Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Baha'i, Confucianism, Jainism, Shintoism, & Judaism. Along with the name & title of each individual, biographical entries reveal nationality, birthdate & place, marital status, children, religion, ordination, date & languages, position(s) in religious & other organizations, education, career, publications, civic & other activities, home & business addresses, & telephone numbers. Accessible by nationality, profession, & religious tradition, the single compilation helps users quickly identify members of corresponding positions & hierarchies--from spiritual leaders, priests, rabbis, imams, monks, & nuns to administrators, theologians & other academics.Jenkins, Jon C. is the author of 'International Biographical Dictionary of Religion: An Encyclopedia of More than 4,000 Leading Personalities', published 1993 under ISBN 9783598111006 and ISBN 3598111002.