Editorial policy

Neutral by design

We describe each tradition as its followers understand it, and say so: adherents believe that…. Where historians or scholars see things differently, we say that too, separately: historians think that…. We do not argue for or against any faith.

Sources

Every article lists its sources: primary texts, scholarly works and reference encyclopaedias. Claims that cannot be sourced are left out.

Mysteries, legends and the occult

Stories in the Mysteries chapter carry a label: documented history, tradition, legend or speculation, so readers always know how much is actually known.

Images

Illustrations are drawn for the Codex. We avoid depicting what a tradition asks not to be depicted, for example images of the Prophet Muhammad, and we never use sacred symbols as decoration or for jokes.

Corrections

If you find an error, write to us through the contact page. Corrected articles show the date of the update.