Author : Robert S. Ellwood
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 35,55 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1438110383
Contains nearly 600 brief entries on the world's religious traditions.
Author : Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 38,5 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Religions
ISBN : 9780679939306
Illustrated with black-and-white and full-color photographs. ""Today, most religious people in the world practice one of these seven religions [Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism]."All have had a deep effect on the laws and customs of every country. They have shaped art, literature, music, and education. They have given the world magnificent stories, songs, buildings, holy objects, ceremonies, and festivals." From the Introduction to "Many Religions, One World. Best-selling children's author Mary Pope Osborne presents an accessible and elegantly crafted volume that introduces young readers to the world's seven major religions. Six short readable chapters--perfectly targeted to fourth, fifth, and sixth graders--detail the history, beliefs, and practices of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. Handsomely designed and featuring fifty oversized color photographs and a full complement of reference materials, including a map, time line, and bibliography, this book provides a thorough and thoughtful presentation of the diverse ways people worship around the world.
Author : Todd M. Johnson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 25,83 MB
Release : 2013-03-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1118323033
Created by two of the field’s leading experts, this unique introduction to international religious demography outlines the challenges in interpreting data on religious adherence, and presents a contemporary portrait of global religious belief. Offers the first comprehensive overview of the field of international religious demography – detailing what we know about religious adherents around the world, and how we know it Examines religious freedom and diversity, including agnostics and atheists, on a global scale, highlighting trends over the past 100 years and projecting estimates for the year 2050 Outlines the issues and challenges related to definitions, taxonomies, sources, analyses, and other techniques in interpreting data on religious adherence Considers data from religious communities, censuses, surveys, and scholarly research, along with several in-depth case studies on the global Muslim population, religion in China, and the religious demography of recently created Sudan and South Sudan Argues against the belief that the twentieth-century was a ‘secular’ period by putting forward new evidence to the contrary Provides resources for measuring both qualitatively and quantitatively important data on the world's religious situation in the twenty-first century
Author : Christopher Partridge
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 47,59 MB
Release : 2013-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 080069970X
A leading textbook for world religion, this new edition is designed to help students in their study and research of the world's religious traditions. Known and valued for its balanced approach and its respected board of consulting editors, this text addresses ways to study religion, provides broad coverage of diverse religions, and offers an arresting layout with rich illustrations. The second edition has new and extended primary source readings, a stronger section on the Religions of South Asia, additional maps, a new full-color, student-friendly format, and more.
Author : Jennifer Glossop
Publisher : Kids Can Press Ltd
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 22,78 MB
Release : 2013-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1554539811
Children's and educational.
Author : Paul Carden
Publisher : Rose Publishing
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 45,22 MB
Release : 2020-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1649380054
From Islam and Judaism to Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormonism, quickly get a handle on 30 different belief systems and how they compare to Christianity with this pocket-sized book! Packed with clear overviews of world religions, World Religions Made Easy also compares the key beliefs of each world religion. With billions of people around the world believing in a religion other than Christianity, it is important to understand what they believe, how it compares to Christianity, and how to address common misunderstandings. See key information at a glance on each religion and cult, including: Each religion's origins and foundersKey writingsKey beliefsCommon practices and symbolsPerspective on salvation, Trinity, and the afterlife Some belief systems use similar terms, but define them in a totally different way. Strengthen your understanding of Christianity and get practical insight into different faiths so that you can be a more effective witness. 6 Key Features of Rose's World Religions Made Easy Handbook Solid and Up-to-Date Research. Researched by one of the top apologists and scholars in the field, this quick handbook was compiled by expert Paul Carden. Easy-to-Read and Scannable. With colorful sidebars and pull outs, it's easy to see dozens of facts at a glance. Highly Visual and Illustrated. See over 100 full-color pictures making it easier for you to understand each religion's beliefs, symbols, places of worship, founders, key texts, and more. Short and Concise. Includes brief summaries of the beliefs and basic history of 30 world religions, sects, cults, and new religious movements. Fascinating Facts. Packed with interesting insights on Christianity and other religions. Addresses Common Misconceptions. Includes a side-by-side chart that shows what other religions teach and how their beliefs compare to what the Bible teaches. Perfect for individual and group study, church libraries, Sunday school classes, missionaries, and more!
Author : Tim A. Cooke
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 29,67 MB
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 1426206984
Presented in a time line format, the book offers a survey of world religions. It examines global perspectives on the history of faith in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania, Africa and the Middle East.
Author : Bob Larson
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 596 pages
File Size : 21,69 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780842364171
In this indispensable reference tool for parents, students, and pastors alike, Larson analyzes dozens of world religions and spiritual movements from Islam to UFOs, New Age movements to witchcraft. This volume helps address tough questions from a biblical perspective.
Author : Laura Buller
Publisher :
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 40,78 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Beliefs and cultures
ISBN : 9781405310185
A Faith Like Mineis a wonderful celebration of the diversity of religious faith, as experienced in the daily lives of children across the world. What do other people believe? How do they pray? What are the differences between churches, mosques, and temples?
Author : Mark Juergensmeyer
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 674 pages
File Size : 33,63 MB
Release : 2011-08-25
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0199767645
This is a reference for understanding world religious societies in their contemporary global diversity. Comprising 60 essays, the volume focuses on communities rather than beliefs, symbols, or rites. The contributors are leading scholars of world religions, many of whom are also members of the communities they study.
