Encyclopedia of Religion, Volume 5: Eternity–God

Volume 5 continues the comparative, historical, and interdisciplinary framework of the Encyclopedia of Religion, integrating theology, philosophy, anthropology, sociology, textual studies, history, and visual culture. Its entries explore both specific traditions and broad religious categories, with particular attention to eternity, faith, festivals, gender, Gnosticism, globalization, and conceptions of God. The volume demonstrates how religious communities interpret ultimate reality, organize sacred time and space, construct gender identities, address moral responsibility, and negotiate the relationship between tradition and social change. Authorship and revision dates distinguish retained, revised, and newly written articles, while cross-references and selected bibliographies facilitate comparative and advanced academic research.