Encyclopedia of Religion, Volume 1: Aaron–Attention

This volume introduces the conceptual breadth and scholarly methodology of the second edition of the Encyclopedia of Religion. Its alphabetically organized articles combine historical description, textual analysis, anthropology, sociology, philosophy, theology, art history, and comparative religion. The revised edition substantially expands the original encyclopedia by incorporating new subjects and contemporary academic perspectives while preserving influential earlier studies when they remain valuable. Authorship dates identify original, revised, and newly written contributions, enabling readers to recognize the editorial history of individual entries. Cross-references and bibliographies further support thematic exploration and specialized research. Covering subjects from Aaron and Abhidharma to asceticism, atheism, Atonement, Atrahasis, and Attention, Volume 1 offers a substantial foundation for understanding the diversity of religious beliefs, practices, institutions, personalities, and scholarly approaches across cultures and historical periods.