: The original edition spanned 16 volumes with approximately 5 million words, covering the history, beliefs, and practices of religions past and present. Core Content and Structure
: In-depth analysis of scriptures and mythologies. Encyclopedia of Religion
: Mircea Eliade (1907–1986) was the primary architect. His goal was to create a non-reductionistic resource that prioritized a phenomenological perspective over theological bias. : The original edition spanned 16 volumes with
: First published in 1987 by Macmillan, the work was a massive undertaking that began in 1979 and took eight years to complete. covering the history