Encyclopedia of Love in World Religions: [2 volumes]

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This is the first comprehensive resource on the subject of love in the teachings of the world's major religions, cultures, and philosophies. * 300+ entries covering notions of love that include emotions, actions, and relationships as expressed in world religions, philosophies, and cultures * Contributions from nearly 200 distinguished international scholars representing diverse religious traditions and cultures * A vivid and informative illustration program of classic art, drawings, and photographs representing love in the full spectrum of the world's spiritual cultures * Bibliographies of key sources for each entry, with citations from a variety of disciplines (religion, philosophy, history, anthropology, and more) * Indexes organized by concepts, titles of classic texts, and religions

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"The references are very carefully developed for each entry. There are neither too few or too many, and the ones included can safely be deemed as the essential ones. Thus, the Encyclopedia is a terrific starting point for any scholar, however junior or advanced, who wants a reliable perspective on what has been done to date on a topic." - Stephen G. Post, Ph.D., President, Institute for Research on Unlimited Love "it is a worthy inclusion in most college and university libraries as well as larger public libraries." - Booklist "The 2-volume set Encyclopedia of Love in World Religions is a top pick for any high school to college-level collection strong in world religious studies." - Midwest Book Review "Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates and above; general readers." - Choice "For large academic libraries with strong religious collections, or for seminary libraries, this is a worthwhile addition." - Reference & User Services Quarterly "The Encyclopedia of Love in World Religions is the first reference work to offer a multidisciplinary investigation of love in the past and present texts and practices of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism... I can say up front that, in my judgment, it is an excellent resource. The articles are relatively brief as encyclopedias go, but very comprehensive. They are perfect for use by advanced high school and college students. But mature scholars can learn much as well, especially on subjects beyond their specialization. Cross-references are effectively used and each article has a list of references for further reading. I am enthusiastic about this encyclopedia. I have been studying the subjects covered in its two volumes for years. I learned something new on every page. I strongly recommend it." - Zygon: Journal of Science and Religion "[A] worthwhile reference tool both for undergraduate and graduate students that can serve as a great starting point for those studying love in one or more of the world religions. I would recommend it highly for all theological/religion libraries with the exception of those whose main reference focus falls outside the major religious traditions. Granted the tremendous significance and complexities of the topic of love, no single tool can hope to accomplish full treatment of this area yet and it is hoped that more reference materials of this type will soon emerge with sharper clarity in editorial scope and criteria." - Theological Librarianship

Author Bio

Yudit Kornberg Greenberg, PhD, is professor of religion and director of the Jewish studies program at Rollins College, Winter Park, FL.