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Adams, Charles J. A reader's guide to the great religions / edited by Charles J.Adams. 2d ed. New York : Free Press, c1977.

CCL, Stacks Z7833 A32 1977 (LC)
Divinity, Trowbridge Reading Room Z7833 A35 1977 (LC)

A bibliographic guide, now somewhat dated but still useful, to the history and traditions of the world's principal religions: primitive religion, the ancient world, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhs, Jains, the religions of China and Japan, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Geddes, C. L. (Charles L.). Guide to reference books for Islamic studies / C.L. Geddes. Denver, Colo. : American Institute of Islamic Studies, c1985.

SML, Main Reference Room BP161.2 G432 (LC)
Divinity, Trowbridge Reading Room Z7835 M6 G54 1985 (LC)

An annotated bibliography of some 1200 books and articles on Muslim history, culture, society, and faith from the time of Muhammad to the abolition of the caliphate in 1924. Covers the geographical expanse from Spain to China.

Guide to Islam / David Ede ... [et al.]. Boston, MA : G.K. Hall, 1983.

SML, Main Reference Room Z7835 M6 +G84 1983 (LC)

A bibliography of nearly 3,000 items (books anda periodical articles) whose purpose is to "introduce the English-language reader to significant publications on Islam as a religion and a civilization." Some works in French and German have been included as well. Latest publication date included is 1976.

Wilson, John F. Research guide to religious studies. Chicago: American Library Association, 1982. (Sources of Information in the Humanities, no.1)

SML, Subject Bibliography BL41 W5 1982 (LC)
Divinity, Trowbridge Reading Room BL41 W5 1982

This work consists of two parts. "The first features a survey of the field by a specialist, and the second is an annotated list of major reference works. The survey includes a history of the field, a description of methodology, and current issues and research. The descriptions of issues and research summarize critical assessments of significant monographs, with an emphasis on modern scholarship." (Preface)

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YUL Research Guide in Islam
Comments and questions to Emily Horning
Prepared April 1997 by Suzanne Lorimer