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The Copts are a Christian people who live predominantly in Egypt (large numbers of Copts also live in Ethiopia and the United States). The history and structure of their church, in …

Daoism (also spelled Taoism) traces its roots to approximately the same period as Confucianism. Join us in and meet Laozi and Zhuangzi, the two whose philosophies form the basis of …

Much has been written about the great finds of documents in the desert caves around the Dead Sea. Today, more than 50 years after their discovery, controversy continues to swirl ab …

An article on the life of Jesus Christ opens this issue. Also read about the role of Paul in spreading the religion, the early teachings of the Apostles and the four Gospels, and a …

Dharma, karma, moksha and more are examined in this feature on the flourishing religion of Hinduism, considered to be one of the oldest religions still practiced. Meet the god Vish …

Have you noticed how some periods in history are much more tumultuous than others? Take the 1500s and 1600s in Europe, for example. Many people were protesting policies set by the …

An introduction to early Islam, the principal religious practices and beliefs observed by Muslims around the world includes articles on Islamic calligraphy, the festival of Ramadan …

Islam is one of the major religions of Africa. In such countries as Algeria and Sudan, more than half the population is Muslim. See the variety of clothes worn by Muslims in Africa …

Go back in time to the founding of Islam, visits the holy city of Makkah with a pilgrim, and met Muslim children from around the world. Find words from the Muslim holy book, the Qu …

Articles in this issue relate to the most widely held beliefs and practices of Judaism. A special selection focuses on the Dead Sea Scrolls, the site of their discovery and how the …

This issue traces the early development of monasteries in Medieval Europe. Read how the Desert Fathers in Egypt abandoned all worldly pleasures to develop their relationship with G …

Valhalla, Vikings, and the Volupsa all play key roles in this issue on Norse mytholgy. Join us as we enter the eerie, yet action-packed Halls of Valhalla. Discover why ship burials …

Worship rests with the four testimonies and living a life that abandons frivolity for the Religious Society of Friends. Meet George Fox, William Penn and Quaker women reformers.
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Read about Jibreel's role in revealing the Holy Scriptures of Islam to Muhammad. Find out why no images are used to illustrate the passages. Learn how the text of the Qur'an has be …

Take an around-the-world look at some very important and special places in people's lives. Learn of many religious practices and the locations - buildings, outdoor spaces, or even …

Look beyond the handmade reminders of Shaker history and consider Shaker attitudes and beliefs as presented here. Read about the simple way of life in a personal memory, a biograph …

Because understanding religious beliefs is key to understanding history and political movement, CALLIOPE continues to focus one issue a year on a world religion. This issue centers …

The colorful turbans and uncut beards of Sikh men make them one of the most visible religious groups in South Asia. Worldwide, there are about 20 million Sikhs. About 90 percent of …

Read the newspaper, listen to the news, watch TV - and you are sure to hear the word "religion" mentioned every time you do any one of these activities. But, just what is religion? …

Always wanted the inside scoop on mighty Zeus' adventures - and misadventures? Well, here it is! CALLIOPE has a special pass for you to Mount Olympos - a ringside seat at the table …

Have you read about the Amesha Spentas? How about the good Ahura Mazda and the evil Angra Mainya? Perhaps you don't know Zarathrustra - or maybe have only seen or heard his name? I …