Peter (University of Southampton, UK) Clarke & Friedhelm Hardy 
The World”s Religions [PDF ebook] 

* Gives an account of the history, the theological basis, the practice and the current state of the study of religion and religions throughout the world
* Combines a clear and non-technical style of presentation with a structure and range of contributions which reflect the richness and complexity of religion itself, of the religions of the world and the study of religions
* Comprehensive index, bibliographies and suggestions for further reading
`Intriguing philosophical questions are raised about the nature of religion and the qualities needed for studying it.” – Times Higher Education Supplement
`Excellent book … remarkably successful, impressive as much for the sheer scale of the undertaking as for its consistent standard of analysis. It is a fine achievement which will serve both as a very suitable textbook for students and a reliable guide to the state of scholarship in the History and Study of Religions.” – Heythrop Journal