Religion for Dummies
Title:
Religion for Dummies
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Summary:
"Religion For Dummies" explains how the worldś great religions answer questions that persist through generations. Authors Rabbi Marc Gellman and Monsignor Thomas Hartman are trusted religious advisors known as the God Squad. With wonderful wit and incredible wisdom, they host a daily talk show in the New York area, and have appeared on numerous TV and radio shows. In this book you'll explore: Religion's role in the family and in the workplace; The beliefs and practices of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and other religions; Religion's impact during major passages in life such as birth, death, and marriage; How to join a religion and how to pray; How religion can help you deal with issues in every day life such as conflict, adversity, marriage, divorce, and more; and Religious rituals and ethics. "Religion for Dummies" touches on lesser-known religions such as, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, Sikhism. It explores how people of various faiths pray, celebrate life and death, and view moral issues. The book does not tell you what to believe, but rather encourages you to live as you believe and let your religion infuse every aspect of your life.
Year Published:
2002
Series:
Physical Description:
xxviii, 400 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
In the beginning: Religion basics -- Religious beliefs -- Religious rituals -- Religious ethics -- All (other) things holy -- The part of tens -- A few religions of the world.
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Electronic Access:
Contributor biographical information http://www.loc.gov/catdir/bios/wiley045/2001089757.htmlPublisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/wiley038/2001089757.html
Table of contents http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/wiley031/2001089757.html
ISBN:
9780764552649
Publisher:
New York : Wiley Pub., c2002.