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Buddhism

Asian Sourcebook
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/eastasia/eastasiasbook.html
Site featuring links to full text on a variety of East Asian religious traditions, including Buddhism.

Buddhist World Wide Web Virtual Library
http://www.ciolek.com/WWWVL-Buddhism.html
Buddhist mega site listing links to information on all branches of Buddhist thought including Zen, Tibetan, and Theravadan, etc. Contributors to this site include many nationally and internationally recognized scholars.

BuddahDharma
http://www.thebuddhadharma.com/
A publication for practitioners by the publishers of Shambhala Sun.

Tricycle
http://www.tricycle.com/new.php?p=home
Leading Buddhist magazine. "The essential components of a tricycle-three, vehicle, and wheel-correspond to concepts found throughout Buddhist history. We speak of three treasures: the Buddha, dharma, sangha; of turning the wheel of dharma; and of the three great vehicles of Buddhism: Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana." This magazine addresses all areas of Buddhist thought.

Zen Buddhism
http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/FEUJAPAN/ZEN.HTM
Washington State University professor, Richard Hooker's class site on World Civilizations.

Zen Virtual Catalog
http://www.ciolek.com/WWWVL-Zen.html
Alphabetical and category search. Edited by Dr T.Matthew Ciolek Schools of Zen Buddhism, Hakuin Ekaku School of Zen Buddhism, Zen Koans, Diamond Sangha Home page, links to en journals, biographical information, Harada-Yasutani School of Zen .

Christianity

Catholic

Baltimore Catechism
The Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Catechism of the Catholic Church
Explanatory site created by the Vatican on the Catechism.

Catholic Documents
Catholic Net supported site providing a huge selection of full text to such authors as Aquinas and Augustine of Hippo, as well as modern writers, including Pope John Paul II.

Catholic Encyclopedia
http://www.newadvent.org/
The online version of the 1918 multivolume Catholic Encyclopedia. (The Jonathan Edwards Library has the most recent edition.)

Catholic Net
http://www.catholic.net
Major Catholic Portal to all information pertaining to the Catholic Church including up to the minute global news, links to primary sources, catechismal texts and information on vocations.

Library of Congress, Vatican Exhibit information
http://www.ibiblio.org/expo/vatican.exhibitl.html
The online version of the recent Library Congress exhibit, featuring text and images on the Vatican, it's collections,on humanism, music, medicine,etc…

Saints Index Page
http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/indexsnt.htm
Catholic Saints Page. Descriptions and images of saints recognized by the Catholic Church. Includes search index and index, as well as calendar of feast days.

Vatican Holy See Site
http://www.vatican.va/
The official site of the Vatican, these pages are not the easiest to navigate. They include links to doctrine, history and even the official "secret library".

The Vatican
http://www.catholic.net/RCC/Indices/subs/vatican.html
This Catholic Net site includes information on the Vatican, as well as a list of popes, the Baltimore Catechism and more.

Orthodox

Byzantine Studies Page
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/byzantium/
From Fordham University's excellent site, these web pages provide links to a wealth of information including hagiographies, paleographies, doctrine, images and even music.

Byzantine Icons
http://www.rollins.edu/Foreign_Lang/Russian/byzant.html
"This educational site is a joint effort of students enrolled in the course History of Russian Painting at Rollins College and Dr. Alexander Boguslawski (who is responsible for the site's design), this presentation of the most significant achievements of Russian painting will expand every time the course is offered."

Icons Explained A Guide TO Byzantine Icons on the Internet
http://www.iconsexplained.com/homepage.htm
Commercial site, but with useful information on medieval and contemporary icons. Includes a listing of icons by subject.

Novgorod Online
http://www.novgorod.ru/eng/hist/novgorod/
Extensive links to the the icons, manuscripts and churches of Novgorod.

Novgorod Medieval Sourcebook
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/novgorod1.html
Another section from Fordham University's excellent web site, this one highlighting Novgorod.

The Skete Monastary
http://www.skete.com/
Monastary creating contemporary Orthodox Byzantine Icons. These folks also wrote a recent bestseller on raising dogs.

Protestant

Archives of the Evangelical Lutheran Church
http://www.elca.org/archives/index.html
The Archives of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America , including records of predecessor church bodies, inter-Lutheran organizations, and certain records relating to ELCA synods.
Includes information on the Chicago church and on Martin Luther.

Internet Sourcebook: Calvinism
Fordham University's excellent site on Calvin. Includes primary texts by and about Calvin.

Internet Sourcebook English And Scottish Reformation
http://www.fordham.edu/
Fordham University site.

Internet Sourcebook: Luther
Fordham University's excellent site on Luther. Includes links to some of Luther's major writings, some in full text.

Missouri Synod Lutherans
http://www.azlutheran.org/
Website for the Missouri Synod.

Project Wittenburg
http://www.ctsfw.edu/etext/
A comprehensive archive of Lutheran texts.

Christianity - History

Medieval Sourcebook -
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/sbook1n.html
Links to full text, primary sources as well as commentary. Maintained by Fordham University as part of their excellent Internet Sourcebook.

History of Art and Architecture -Chartres Cathedral
http://www.beloit.edu/~arthist/historyofart/gothic/chartrescath.htm
This Beloit University hosted site features excellent photographs of the architecture and art of Chartres Cathedral.

History of Gothic Architecture
http://web.kyoto-inet.or.jp/org/orion/eng/hst/gothic/chartres.html
This site, created by a Kyoto University Professor, features an extensive a slide collection. Chartres is highlighted here.

Internet Sourcebook The Reformation
http://www.fordham.edu/
Fordham University's excellent site on the Reformation. Links to information on the early reformation, Luther, Calvin, the radical reformers and the counter-reformation.

Hinduism

Angkor Wat Information Page
http://www.angkorwat.org/
Official site of this important Cambodian Hindu Temple and archeological site. A bit old fashioned.

Hindu Source Book
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/india/indiasbook.html
Volumes of information, including full text of primary sources such as the Bhagavad-Gita. Information on the Vedic Age, Jainism, Buddhism in India, medieval India, Islam in India and more. Part of Fordham University's massive site.

Indian Temples: The comprehensive guide to temples in India/
http://www.templenet.com/
Divided by diety patronage, (Temples of Shiva, Temples of Vishnu, Brahma, Kali, Etc.) History, discussion and photographs of temples organized by region and by diety. Very extensive.

Indian Temple Portal
http://www.indiantemplesportal.com/
Another site featuring pictures and information on temples by region.

Islam

Introduction to Islam
http://al-sunnah.com/introduction_to_islam.htm
"What is the definition of Islam and what do Muslims believe about Allah - Muhammad - Jesus - Other Religions - Human Rights - Women - Tolerance - Peace and Values? Find out here."

Islam Online
http://www.islamonline.net/English/index.shtml
"Islam Online is a unique, global Islamic portal that provides services to Muslims and non-Muslims in Arabic and English. Islam Online is looking to become a reference for everything that deals with Islam, its sciences, civilization and nation...A committee of the major scholars throughout the Islamic world, headed by Dr. Yusuf Qardawi, was formed to ensure that nothing on this site violates the fixed principles of Islamic law (Shar'ia). The committee includes experts in politics, economics, the media, sociology, technology, the arts, and other fields, all of whom are committed to participate in the Islamic Renaissance in all fields and at all levels"

Real Islam
http://www.realislam.com/
Commercial site that includes informative weekly articles, an Islamic reference library, Islamic photo gallery - links to other Muslim websites and more.

IslamiCity.com - Islam & The Global Muslim eCommunity
http://www.islamicity.com/
A great information site about Islam and Muslims in text, audio and video. Also high-quality news and commentary geared toward the Muslim-American community.

Islamic Sourcebook
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/islam/islamsbook.html
A very informative site featuring links to information on Muhammad, the Caliphate, Persians, Ottomans, Muslim and West relations and more. Another Fordham University site.

Judaism

Jewish Sourcebook http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/jewish/jewishsbook.html
Huge site including primary and secondary material from ancient history, the Diaspora, the Rabbinical period, the Middle Ages, Entlightenment and Modern Age. Hosted by Fordham University, but featuring texts by contemporary Jewish scholars.

Judaism
http://www.jewfaq.org/
" Judaism 101! Judaism 101 is an online encyclopedia of Judaism, covering Jewish beliefs, people, places, things, language, scripture, holidays, practices and customs". A very thoughtful site.

Judaism and Jewish Resources - Andrew Tannenbaum
http://www.shamash.org/trb/judaism.html
Rabbi Judaism and Jewish resources in a popular and well-organized index, carefully monitored to ensure that all links are active. On the web since 1993. ...

Other

Asian Sourcebook
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/eastasia/eastasiasbook.html
Site featuring links to full text on a variety of East Asian religious traditions, including Jainism, Shintoism, Confucisism and Daoism.

Gerald Gardner: Homepage and link to articles
http://www.geraldgardner.com/essays.php
The controversial "founder" of the 20th century witchcraft movement, this site includes information about Gardner as well as these essays written by some of the leading authors on contemporary Wicca/Witchcraft. Be aware that this is a commercial site.

Mythology - Egyptian :The British Museum - Egyptian Department
Myths from Egypt
http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/gods/story/main.html
Site featuring information on the gods and goddesses of Egypt.

New England Covens of Traditionalist Witches - NECTW
http://www.nectw.org/nectw.html
A New England group.

Pagan Study.Org
http://www.paganstudies.org/resources/pubs.php
Paganstudies.org is a website designed to provide information and communication about the study of Contemporary Paganism in academia. Contributors are international. Selected readings, upcoming conferences and links.

The Pomegranate: The International Journal of Pagan Studies
http://www.equinoxpub.com/journals/main.asp?jref=51
The only scholarly pagan publication.

Religion and Ethics - BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/l
Detailed information on religion and ethics. Updated constantly.

Religious Movements: Wicca
http://religiousmovements.lib.virginia.edu/nrms/wicca.html
This is a page from the University of Virgina's New Religious Movements site. Provided here is a history, bibliography, and links to other sites of interest.

Societas Magica
http://brindedcow.umd.edu/socmag/
"The Societas Magica is an organization dedicated to furthering communication and exchange among scholars interested in the study of magic, both in the positive contexts of its expression as an area of necessary knowledge or religious practice (as in early modern occultism and contemporary paganism), and in its negative contexts as the substance of an accusation or condemnation (as in sorcery trials, and many philosophical and theological accounts, both early and late)."

Starhawk
http://www.starhawk.org/
Home page of the founder of the Reclaiming Branch of Wicca. Starhawk has pioneered earthbased, feminist spirituality, authoring a number of best sellers including the Spiral Dance.

Swedenborgian Church
http://www.swedenborg.org/
Official site of the church founded by seventeenth century mystic, Emanual Swedenborg. For information on the Swedenborg Foundation and publications, see the link below.

Swedenborg Foundation
http://www.swedenborg.com/

Wiccan Rede
http://www.waningmoon.com/ethics/rede.shtml
This text describes the origin of a text shared by many wiccan groups, the Rede. Site created by John J. Coughlin, editor of the NYC Pagan Resource Guide. Comparison might be made with the recently published text, The Rede of the Wiccae , by Robert Mathiesen, a medieval philologist and professor at Brown University and Theitic, archivist for the NECTW. See the NECTW for more on the Rede.