Glossary of Religion Terms and Phrases

No guide to religion would be complete without definitions for all the terminology associated with the many different religions around the world, including their major concepts, beliefs and the rituals and practices that accompany them. There's also a look at the philosophical and sociological lingo that relates to religion in general.

Here you'll find a complete A to Z of all the jargon you may come across whilst learning about religion, from phrases like "African Independent Church" to terms such as "Zoroastrianism", along with everything in between.

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