This is the first comprehensive resource on the subject of love in the teachings of the world's major religions, cultures, and philosophies.
• 300+ entries covering notions of love that include emotions, actions, and relationships as expressed in world religions, philosophies, and cultures
• Contributions from nearly 200 distinguished international scholars representing diverse religious traditions and cultures
• A vivid and informative illustration program of classic art, drawings, and photographs representing love in the full spectrum of the world's spiritual cultures
• Bibliographies of key sources for each entry, with citations from a variety of disciplines (religion, philosophy, history, anthropology, and more)
• Indexes organized by concepts, titles of classic texts, and religions