Encyclopedia of Religion ^[1]
This 15 volume encyclopedia has over 3000 articles (often extensive) on world religions, biographies of religious figures and other topics of religious interest. It presents a cross-cultural approach that emphasizes religion’s role within everyday life and as a unique experience from culture to culture.

New Catholic Encyclopedia ^[1]
Among the 12,000 entries in this 15 volume encyclopedia are articles on saints, theology, philosophy, history, literary figures, musicians and other topics relevant to the history of the Catholic religion.