The Horn Book Guide

RELIGION

Hartz, Paula R.

Zoroastrianism

128 pp. | Facts | August, 1999 | Library ISBN 0-8160-3877-5 $$26.95

(4) YA World Religions series. Zoroastrianism gives a somewhat long-winded but detailed account of this religion's beliefs, origins, sacred texts, practitioners, and rituals. African Religions offers a generalized and vague account of tribal religions from many cultures across the continent and includes discussion of deities, sacred spaces, and belief in mystical forces. Both volumes are illustrated with black-and-white photos, maps, and boxed charts. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam