A concise study of religions from around the world, discussing the history, beliefs, and social background of each religion.

Rev. and updated ed. of: Religions of the world. 1971. Includes index. Other title: Religions of the world.

Prehistoric religion -- Tribal religions of Asia -- Early Australasia -- Traditional Africa -- Aztecs and Mayas -- Andean religion -- Northern Europe in the Iron Age -- Mesopotamia -- Ancient Egypt -- Ancient Greece -- Ancient Rome -- Ancient Iran -- Hinduism -- Jainism -- Sikhism -- Buddhism -- China -- Japan -- Judaism -- Christianity -- Islam.