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Map of the religions
of European cultures
by James Mayfield (Chairman, European Heritage Library)
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this Article • About
the Author • Bibliography/Sources
Below is a map the EHL has
published charting the major religious heritage of the European
continent. As with ethnic heritage, religion is the keystone
which symbolizes the organic nations and cultures of Europe.
As in studying our other ethno-cartographic maps, studying
the below map will gain a better understanding of European
cultural heritage and the impact they have upon the world.
With the exclusive EHL cultural cartography, one can find
a country on the map layer and thus determine its religious
composition or ethnic heritage by looking at our colour indications!
If you have any questions about why certain countries and
peoples practice a certain faith, etc., notify us.
Mapping Information &
Extra Notes:
A common criticism of "the
West" (United States and Europe) is that religion only
plays a nominal role or none at all. However, even among apathetic
or atheist communities of Europe or its cultures, religion
has historically become synonymous with culture, identity,
and tradition. Thus it is appropriate to chart the different
religions and religious characteristics of the distinct cultures
and peoples of Europe. Religion is a tool for ethnic identity,
whether or not the tenets of the religiosity apply. For example,
Orthodox Christendom is central to Greek culture as a vehicle
for tradition and community. Lutheranism in Scandinavia links
the different cultures behind a common history as well as
a common pan-Germanic heritage with German genetics and German
religion. This map is also important to understand the role
of Islam in Europe and European cultures, however nominal
it is even among the Albanians and Bosniaks (Europe's two
most Muslim-populous states). Note that naturally, the colouring
on this map refers to the dominant religious heritage of that
region or country. Minority groups are not discerned, as migrant
populations have had little cultural influence on other European
cultures.
Click here
to view our History of Christianization of Europe Map.
Click the below map
for the full-size version! Click on the map to zoom.
If an error has been made,
please notify the EHL Staff.
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ABOUT
THE AUTHOR:
James Mayfield is the owner
and Chairman of the European Heritage Library. I am working
for a doctorate in history, with a specific emphasis on Islamic
and European histories. I am well versed in all world cultures,
ethnicities, religions, languages, politics, and historical
evolution in relation to and against each other.
BIBLIOGRAPHY/SOURCES
USED:
The image used as the basis
for the map is widely redistributed and is not protected.
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