Complete coverage of a broad range of religions makes this a great addition for both researchers and general readers. This is a thorough record of the major events in the development and spread of religions around the world - a guide to leaders, beliefs, influences over time, and much more. The Chronology begins with religion in prehistoric times-back to 100,000 B.C.E.-and ends in 2000. The entries in the chronology cover seven major themes in the prehistory and history of religion.