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Charts of world religions

H. Wayne. House

This collection of charts shows what the major religions of the world have in common and how they differ in terms of beliefs, practices, and understanding of human nature and the supernatural. In clear, easy-to-understand charts, this book provides vital information on such topics as the origins of different religions, the nature of deity or ultimate spiritual reality, the source of spiritual truth, the nature of the human predicament, and the nature of salvation/enlightenment/liberation. Similarities and differences between various beliefs are brought out, and subdivisions of broad categories, such as various branches of Christianity and Islam, are detailed.

2006

ZondervanCharts

336 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Prolegomena to World Religions -- Comparison of World Religions -- Ancient Mediterranean Religions -- Western Religions (Judaism - Christianity - Islam - Baha'i - Secular Humanism) -- Eastern Religions (Hinduism - Buddhism - Taoism - Jainism - Zoroastrianism - Shintoism - Confucicanism - Sikhism) -- Indigenous Religions (African - Caribbean - Native American).

Religions -- Charts, diagrams, etc.

Comparative religion.

Table of contents http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0514/2005016025.html

Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0666/2005016025-d.html

Sample text http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0642/2005016025-s.html

This collection of charts shows what the major religions of the world have in common and how they differ in terms of beliefs, practices, and understanding of human nature and the supernatural. In clear, easy-to-understand charts, this book provides vital information on such topics as the origins of different religions, the nature of deity or ultimate spiritual reality, the source of spiritual truth, the nature of the human predicament, and the nature of salvation/enlightenment/liberation. Similarities and differences between various beliefs are brought out, and subdivisions of broad categories, such as various branches of Christianity and Islam, are detailed.

9780310204954

Grand Rapids, Mich. : Zondervan, c2006.