Th e editors of the encyclopedia are to be commended for a finished product that succeeds on many levels. The emphasis on religions worldwide and their myriad holidays and various celebrations provides a wealth of data on this ever-expanding topic. The alphabetical arrangement of entries enables a reader to easily use the set. The references to related material in the text and index indicate other entries that might be useful, which provides a logical way to continue searching. Th is two-volume set would be a good addition to the reference collection of
most seminary and theology libraries.