Hinduism and Other Eastern Religions (World Faiths) - Softcover

Barnes, Trevor; Editors Of Kingfisher

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0753458810 ISBN 13: 9780753458815

Publisher: Kingfisher, 2005

Synopsis

World Faiths: Hinduism and Other Eastern Religions explores the major religions of the Eastern world, including Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism. From Hindu gods and goddesses to life in a Buddhist monastery, it reveals the origins of each religion, the key elements of its belief systems, and the appeal of Eastern religions to the West.

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About the Author

Trevor Barnes is an award winning presenter of many BBC Television documentaries on the subject of religion, as well as BBC World Service news broadcasts, radio shows, and live chat shows. He is also the author of several books including Archaeology in the Kingfisher Knowledge series, The Wounded City, a book about the people of Belfast, Northern Ireland, and a biography of Terry Waite, Man With A Mission.

Review

Publishers Weekly
Readers will glean much information about the history, current practice and occasional controversy surrounding the religions. Extensive glossaries and indexes offer help for quick-reference.
VOYA
Here is a colorful, non-intimidating series that manages to pluck out some of the more interesting aspects of four of the world’s great religions. These inexpensive paperback books have the lavish pictorial interest of coffee-table books. This series is particularly well suited for middle...

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Edition details

• Publisher: Kingfisher
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0753458810
• ISBN 13: 9780753458815
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 40