World Religions : The Great Faiths Explored and Explained

John Bowker

ISBN 10: 0744034752 / ISBN 13: 9780744034752

Published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) Okt 2021, 2021

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Neuware - An essential guide to religion that explores and explains the history and key teachings of the world's five main religions-Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism-alongside newer faiths.Baffled by Buddhism Confused by Catholicism Mystified by Mysticism Discover everything you need to know about the world's major religious faiths.World Religions examines the central practices, important figures, and key teachings of many different religions, from Zoroastrianism-the oldest 'living' religion-and the great faiths practised today, to newer religions such as Scientology.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. Modern alternative religions and spiritual beliefs from around the world are also explored and set into the context of the political, social, and cultural climates from which they emerged.Compelling and accessible, World Religions is the perfect guide for students of religious study, or anyone interested in the ideas of ancient and present day faiths and religious philosophies.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: World Religions : The Great Faiths Explored and Explained
• Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) Okt 2021
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0744034752
• ISBN 13: 9780744034752
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 231W x 195H x 28D millimeters 231 millimeters width by 195 millimeters height by 28 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1210 grams

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Synopsis

Baffled by Buddhism? Confused by Catholicism? Mystified by Mysticism? Discover everything you need to know about the world's major religious faiths.

A compelling and insightful guide for uncovering and understanding a variety of the world's major religions, this book is the perfect gift for thinkers, borrowers, religious studies and philosophy students.

Learn new and profound information about a variety of faiths. In this educational guide, you'll find:

   • A chapter devoted to each of the major world religions ― Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. 
   • Lesser-known religions and belief systems are covered, offering a comprehensive overview of faith.
   • Detailed illustrations and annotated works of art, and a timeline of religious history. 

Discover the world's major religions and other faiths from both the ancient and the modern world through this insightful guide. Explore over 450 classic works of religious and devotional art. With sacred texts, epic imagery, key beliefs and religious artifacts, this educational guide is perfect for libraries, classrooms and the bookshelves of those who simply love learning.

About the Author

John Bowker is a priest and religious studies scholar. His published works include God: A Brief History, The Oxford Dictionary of World Religions, Why Religions Matter, and The Sacred Neuron: The Extraordinary New Discoveries Linking Science and Religion. He studied at Oxford University and has taught at University of Pennsylvania and North Carolina State University.