Author : Kenneth Shouler
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 38,9 MB
Release : 2010-03-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1440500363
An easy-to-use and comprehensive guide that explores the intriguing dogma and rituals, cultural convictions, and often-checkered backgrounds and histories of the world's religions.
Author : Robert Pollock
Publisher : Everything
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,49 MB
Release : 2002-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781580626484
Religion is as old as time itself. From Judaism and the ancient Eastern religions to the many facets of Christianity, many religions have stood the test of time, war, and cultural strife. In language that is easy to understand, The Everything World's Religions Book highlights the rich traditions, histories, and holy writings of diverse beliefs and traditions around the world. Whether you're a casual reader, student, or scholar, The Everything World's Religions Book helps you celebrate both the uniqueness of the world's religions, as well as their commonalities. You'll learn how these religions are practiced today, including the celebration of holidays, important religious leaders, and customs and practices. Whether you're researching your own religion or are interested in broadening your horizons, The Everything World's Religions Book is the perfect guide to exploring the tenets, beliefs, and traditions of religions around the world. Book jacket.
Author : Jennifer Glossop
Publisher : Kids Can Press Ltd
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 38,72 MB
Release : 2013-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1554539811
Children's and educational.
Author : John Bowker
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,61 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780789496768
The Evolution of Major Faiths World Religions looks at the beliefs and practices of many different religions, from the ancient Egyptians to Zoroastrianism -- the oldest "living" religion -- and the great faiths practiced today. Each of the major faiths -- Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Islam -- is examined in detail through its sacred texts, epic imagery, key beliefs, and religious artifacts. The distinctive identities of different faiths are explored in World Religions by studying the main principles and thinking of each religion. The book's superb reproduction allows the symbolism and meaning in religious imagery and iconography to be revealed in great detail. Accessible and far-reaching, World Religions will engage the whole family as much as the serious student. Book jacket.
Author : Michael McDowell, Ph.D
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 39,28 MB
Release : 2009-03-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1101014695
Quick reference to the major religions of the world. With World Religions at Your Fingertips, readers can quickly learn anything they need to know about Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Mormonism, Shinto, Sikhism, Taoism, and more. From reincarnation to resurrection, the Four Noble Truths to the Ten Commandments, this book covers the gamut of religious concepts and beliefs throughout the world in concise but complete bites that are easy to find and simple to understand. • Allows readers to dip in quickly to get the information they need immediately • Thumb tabs and other navigational aids make this the quintessential reference book on world religion • Content is thorough and even-handed
Author : Huston Smith
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 43,57 MB
Release : 1995-08-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780060674403
Retaining all the beloved qualities of Huston Smith's classic The Religions of Man and the current fully revised and updated The World's Religions, this stunning pictorial presentation refines the text to its wonderful essentials. In detailed, absorbing, richly illustrated, and highly readable chapters on Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity and primal religions, we find refreshing and fascinating presentations of both the differences and the similarities among the worldwide religious traditions. The approach is at once classic and contemporary, retaining all the empathy, eloquence and erudition that millions of readers love about the earlier editions, while being edited and designed for a contemporary general readership. This delightful marriage of winsome text and remarkable pictures vividly brings to life the scope and vision of Huston Smith's expertise and insight.
Author : Huston Smith
Publisher :
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 12,42 MB
Release : 2017-03-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9784871872225
This book has seven basic chapters: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. These he calls the "Major Historical Religions." They all have sacred texts. This book was intended to be a brief survey without an in-depth analysis. A new section was added to The World's Religions. It is entitled "The Primal Religions." It describes a broad sweep of religions such as those practiced by the Australian Aborigines, by the Native American Indians of North and South America and the religions of the interior of Africa. Huston Smith's masterpiece explores the essential elements and teachings of the world's predominant faiths, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and the native traditions of Australia, Africa, Oceania, and the Americas. Emphasizing the inner--rather than the institutional--dimension of these religions, Smith devotes special attention to Zen and Tibetan Buddhism, Sufism, and the teachings of Jesus. He convincingly conveys the unique appeal and gifts of each of the traditions and reveals their hold on the human heart and imagination.
Author : Huston Smith
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 19,38 MB
Release : 1991-09-13
Category : History
ISBN : 0062508113
Introduction to the world's religions that has been completely revised and updated.
Author : Robert S. Ellwood
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 41,92 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1438110383
Contains nearly 600 brief entries on the world's religious traditions.
Author : Peter Clarke
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1010 pages
File Size : 49,20 MB
Release : 2004-01-14
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1136851852
* Gives an account of the history, the theological basis, the practice and the current state of the study of religion and religions throughout the world * Combines a clear and non-technical style of presentation with a structure and range of contributions which reflect the richness and complexity of religion itself, of the religions of the world and the study of religions * Comprehensive index, bibliographies and suggestions for further reading `Intriguing philosophical questions are raised about the nature of religion and the qualities needed for studying it.' - Times Higher Education Supplement `Excellent book ... remarkably successful, impressive as much for the sheer scale of the undertaking as for its consistent standard of analysis. It is a fine achievement which will serve both as a very suitable textbook for students and a reliable guide to the state of scholarship in the History and Study of Religions.' - Heythrop Journal
