World religions : the great faiths explored & explained / John Bowker ; contributing consultants, David Bowker [and ten others]

By:

Bowker, John [author]

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Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New York : Dorling Kindersley, c2006.Description: 216 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cmISBN:

9780756617721

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LOC classification:

BL 82 .W67 2006

Contents:

What is religion -- Ancient religions -- Hinduism -- Jainism -- Buddhism -- Sikhism -- Chinese & Japanese religions -- Japanese religions -- Judaism -- Christianity -- Islam -- Native religions -- The golden rule -- Religious timeline -- Further reading and index -- Acknowledgements and picture credits.

Summary: "World Religions is a beautifully illustrated and annotated guide to world religions: from ancient religions such as Celtic and Norse beliefs to the main faiths of our modern world: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and more. As well as explaining the key practices and figures of each religion, World Religions also explains religious principles such as myth, ritual, The Golden Rule, and what the future holds for religious beliefs and culture. This comprehensive guide is the perfect companion for those beginning their exploration into faith, or for those just needing a quick reference tool. With clarity, insight, and sensitivity, World Religions details the beliefs from Scientology to Zoroastrianism and everything in between." -- Amazon.

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Includes bibliographical references index.

"World Religions is a beautifully illustrated and annotated guide to world religions: from ancient religions such as Celtic and Norse beliefs to the main faiths of our modern world: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and more.

As well as explaining the key practices and figures of each religion, World Religions also explains religious principles such as myth, ritual, The Golden Rule, and what the future holds for religious beliefs and culture. This comprehensive guide is the perfect companion for those beginning their exploration into faith, or for those just needing a quick reference tool.

With clarity, insight, and sensitivity, World Religions details the beliefs from Scientology to Zoroastrianism and everything in between." -- Amazon.

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