Religion and belief

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Electronic reference library - we've paid for all our e-resources so you don't have to!

If you are not a member you can join at any Renfrewshire library and get the full range of library services. If you just want to use the e resources on this page right away, you can join online and get immediate temporary membership.

Britannica Online Library Edition
The world's most comprehensive reference product which contains 215,000 entries and more than 14,000 illustrations.

Various religious directories available including a multi-faith directory, the Catholic Directory for Scotland, and the Church of England Yearbook.

• Use KnowUK in the library
• Use at home, or work

Oxford Reference Online religion
Dictionaries of the Christian church, the Bible, saints and Popes, Buddhism, Islam, the Jewish religion, and other world religions.

Oxford Reference Online mythology and folklore
Dictionaries of African, Asian, Celtic and World mythology, English folklore and superstitions.

Renfrewshire's Hidden Treasure - the Arbuthnott Missal
Rare medieval manuscripts, donated to the Paisley library and museum by Mr Archibald Coats.

BBC religion
Information on the UK's main religions, links to other sites and information on BBC religious programmes.

Earth Calendar
Listing of world holidays and religious calendars.

World Newspapers religion
Links to a wide collection of religious magazines, journals and news sites.

Encyclopedia Mythica
Definitions of gods and goddesses, legendary monsters and supernatural beings from Greek, Roman, Japanese, Norse, Celtic, Hindu, Etruscan mythology, folklore and legend.

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Includes individual philosophers and philosophical movements.