Less a reference book than a monograph. Longman Guide to Living Religions . Despite the title this book is more of an encyclopedia or even a dictionary-encyclopedia. This is good for general reference but not comprehensive treatment. Encyclopedia of Religion and Society .
Entries are short but the bibliographies lead to other reading.
Encyclopedia of Women and World Religion . Provides scholarly and comprehensive entries on the relationship between women and religion from the beginning of time to the present and with respect to geography. Encyclopedia of Politics and Religion . Contains 256 articles varying in length from several hundred words to 8000 words on the relationship between politics and religion. Encyclopedia of Angels .