Charts of world religions

Título
Charts of world religions

H. Wayne. House

Resumen
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.

Fecha de publicación como intervalo
2006

ZondervanCharts

Descripción física
336 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Contenido
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).

Término de la materia
Religions -- Charts, diagrams, etc.
 
Comparative religion.

Acceso electrónico
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

Síntesis
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.

ISBN
9780310204954

Información de publicación
Grand Rapids, Mich. : Zondervan, c2006.


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