religious biography

Anne Rice reflects on her life, focusing on her religious transitions which went from Catholicism to atheism and back to Catholicism, but also discussing her childhood, years in Berkeley, writing career, family, and other related topics.

Chronological guide to the principle theoretical ideas of the great thinkers of China, India, Japan, Korea, and the world of Islam, including a list of major works, and explanation of significant ideas and theories, for each entry.

A memoir chronicling the author's experience in a cult led by charismatic guru Sri Chinmoy, who declared himself a living god and proclaimed Jayanti Tamm to be the "Chosen One" before she broke free and built herself a new life.

Discusses the religious diversity in the United States, with more than 700 articles on important people, religious denominations, organizations and sects, significant events and themes, key issues, and movements.

Describes the lives of various individuals throughout history who lived and fought for their faith, including Saint Francis of Assisi, Sir Thomas More, and Martin Luther King, Jr.

This book, covering entries L-Z, presents biographies of twenty-five men and women who have played a critical role in the world's religions throughout history.

This book, covering entries A-K, presents biographies of twenty-five men and women who have played a critical role in the world's religions throughout history.

A collective biography of thirty-two founders and proponents of religions of the Eastern and Western Worlds.

Profiles the lives and unusual teachings of six charismatic cult leaders: Mother Ann Lee, Father Divine, L. Ron Hubbard, Sun Myung Moon, Jim Jones, and David Koresh.

Discusses various leaders of religious groups and cults.