World Religions: A Beginner's Guide: Questions and Answers for Humanity's 7 Oldest and Largest Faiths - Softcover

Carroll PhD, Jill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1648769144 ISBN 13: 9781648769146

Publisher: Callisto, 2021

Synopsis

Your guide to understanding seven of the world's most prominent religions

If you're interested in learning about world religions, this book is the place to start. Packed with informative fact sheets and answers to common questions, this beginner's guide fills you in on the most important aspects of each religion. You'll learn about fascinating histories, rituals, and festivals as you grow to better understand the belief systems that offer meaning and purpose to billions of people around the globe.

This beginner's guide to major world religions features:

• Seven world religions―Discover the basic tenets and practices of Hinduism, Judaism, Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and Shikhism.
• Digestible snapshots―Learn key dates, major sects, primary texts, the most recognizable symbols, and everyday practices at a glance.
• A Q&A format―By presenting facts through questions and answers, this book uses a conversational tone that makes information easier to understand and remember.

Build your knowledge of world religions with this beginner's guide.

About this title

About the Author

Jill Carroll has taught world religions in university and community settings for 30 years and provides religious diversity training for corporations and groups. Jill has given hundreds of talks and keynote addresses around the world on issues of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence between people of all faiths and no faith.

Edition details

• Publisher: Callisto
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1648769144
• ISBN 13: 9781648769146
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 194