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A cross-cultural encyclopedia of the most significant holy people in history, examining why people in a wide range of religious traditions throughout the world have been regarded as divinely inspired. * Approximately 1,200 entries including biographical sketches of holy men and women, plus 20 overview articles and 64 comparative essays * 270 contributors include scholars from 20 countries-all leading authorities on the individuals and religions they write about * Hundreds of historical photographs, illustrations, and paintings depicting holy men and women * End-of entry bibliographic citations to guide readers to further sources on each topic * Exhaustive subject index * Rich cross-referencing structure that aids navigation among related entries

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9781576073551

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Nothing matches this work's coverage of women, people of color, and the breadth of world cultures. - Library Journal 'Holy People of the World is truly a multicultural and diverse reference work ... highly recommended for academic and public libraries. - MultiCultural Review

'Holy People of the World is truly a multicultural and diverse reference work ... highly recommended for academic and public libraries. - MultiCultural Review

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Phyllis G. Jestice, PhD, is associate professor of history at the University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS. Her published works include ABC-CLIO's Encyclopedia of Irish Spirituality.

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