It is good to get to know some of the basic information about a specific religion or belief before you start your research. Below are some resource available that provide general information about a wide variety of topics.
Encyclopedias can provide overviews of topics, concepts and ideas that can give you some background information needed for your research. Some of the more general books can provide a little more information on topics, concept, or ideas similar to the encyclopedia.
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The Encyclopedia of Caribbean Religions by 
Scriptures of the World's Religions by 
The Varieties of Nonreligious Experience by 
Handbook of Indigenous Religions by 
