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, Judaism, Islam, Baha'i, Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism, Confucianism, and Shintoism.Along with the name and title of each individual, entries reveal nationality, birth-date and place, marital status, children, religion, ordination date, language(s), position(s) in religious and other organizations, education, career, publications, civic and other activities, home and business addresses, and telephone numbers.Accessible by nationality, profession, and religious tradition, the single compilation helps users quickly identify members of corresponding positions and hierarchies -- from spiritual leaders, priests, rabbis, imams, monks, and nuns to administrators, theologians, and other academics.