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We gather the information for the definitions that appear on our “Definitions” pages from a variety of sources, including the usual dictionaries, encyclopedias, and almanacs found in any public library, to which we add our own experience and common sense.
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Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase & Fable
(Harper) — if you like dictionaries, you need this.
Bulfinch’s Mythology (Dell) — a classic source.
The Complete Illustrated Book of Psychic Sciences (Doubleday)
— from astrology to palmistry.
Dictionary of All Scriptures and Myths (Julian Press) — a
favorite of ours.
The Dictionary of Bible and Religion (Abingdon) — very thorough.
Dictionary of Symbolism (Meridian) — from A to Z, interesting
stuff.
The Encyclopedia of Eastern Philosophy and Religion
(Shambhala) — this is a must have.
The Encyclopedia of Mythology
(Hermes House) — A nicely illustrated “Who’s Who” in Classical,
Norse, and Celtic mythology.
Encyclopedia of Mystical & Paranormal Experience (Grange
Books) — good, recent stuff.
The Five Gospels (Macmillan) — what scholars think Jesus (Issa)
really said.
The Complete Gospels (HarperCollins) — The Annotated Scholars Version
published by The Jesus Seminar. They mean complete. An obvious favorite.
Great Women of India (Advaita Ashrama) — as its name says.
The Handy Religion Answer Book (Visible Ink) —
precisely what its name suggests, only more so!
Harper’s Bible Dictionary (Harper) — thorough.
The Hebrew Scriptures (Oxford)—
the more you know the more you know.
The Jesus Mysteries (Three Rivers Press) — explores alternative
explanations for who/what Jesus was.
Lost Scriptures (Oxford) — the books that did not make it
into the New Testament.
Martyrs & Miracles (The Inspiring Lives of Saints and
Martyrs) — very nice.
Pocket Catholic Dictionary (Image) — the view from Rome.
Pocket Dictionary of Saints (Image) — most of those recognized
by Roman Catholicism.
Religious Traditions of The World (HarperCollins) — a nice
overview.
Sacred Texts of The World (Crossroad) — a brief overview, well
presented.
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of The Bible (Nelson) —
exhaustive is the word.
The Woman’s Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets (Harper) —
excellent, for men too.
Who Wrote The Bible (HarperCollins) —
be prepared for some surprises.
Who’s Who in The Bible (Philosophical Library) — as
its name says.
Women Saints East and West (Vedanta Press) — just what its
title says.
World Christain Encyclopedia (Oxford) — too much stuff.
The World’s Wisdom (HarperCollins) — Wow!
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