Library of World Religions and Faith Traditions | Patheos

Library of World Religions and Faith Traditions

Compare Religions

Use the Patheos Side-by-Side Lens to create an easy-to-read comparison chart for differing religious traditions. Choose up to three traditions from the scrollable lists below and then click go!
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Here are some important Traditions that help fill in the big picture — ancient religions, indigenous religions, non-religious "systems," and some additional traditions related to the Major Traditions in the main Patheos Library.

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topics

Patheos regularly features topical surveys and series. Open the list below to review covered topics and related blogs, columns, and articles.

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for students

You have come to the right place for extensive, user-friendly information for your research projects and your studies. Whether you are a student or just someone studying the religions of the world, Patheos provides a solid foundation of religious knowledge.

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for teachers

Patheos offers a free and expansive library of easy-to-read information on the world’s religious traditions. The Library also includes a variety of lenses and summaries to assist you in bringing the traditions to life. Visit our Teachers page to review all of our resources.

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