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.