The compact guide to the world's religions

Título
The compact guide to the world's religions

Sean. O'Callaghan

Resumen
Exploring the worldś 12 most influential religions, OĆallaghanś guide explains the history and development of each religion, geographic and political origins, its founder and any significant figures, core beliefs, rituals, observances, attitudes toward women and marriage, and even related personal grooming and attire. The book profiles Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Zoroastrianism, Bahaí, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto, concluding each chapter by summarizing contemporary challenges of each faith and listing additional resources. For those wanting to compare universal truths and common customs, this colorfully illustrated reference is a helpful tool.

Fecha de publicación como intervalo
2010

Descripción física
192 p. : col. ill. ; 18 cm.

Edición
1st. ed.

Término de la materia
Religions.
 
Comparative religion.

Acceso electrónico
Contributor biographical information http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1105/2010537185-b.html
 
Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1105/2010537185-d.html

Síntesis
Exploring the worldś 12 most influential religions, OĆallaghanś guide explains the history and development of each religion, geographic and political origins, its founder and any significant figures, core beliefs, rituals, observances, attitudes toward women and marriage, and even related personal grooming and attire. The book profiles Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Zoroastrianism, Bahaí, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto, concluding each chapter by summarizing contemporary challenges of each faith and listing additional resources. For those wanting to compare universal truths and common customs, this colorfully illustrated reference is a helpful tool.

ISBN
9780745953182

Información de publicación
Oxford : Lion ; Chicago : Trafalgar Square Pub. [distributor], 2010.


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Edmonton Christian High291 O'CABook30905000049548Non-Fiction