The everything world's religions book : discover the beliefs, traditions, and cultures of ancient and modern religions
Titre:
The everything world's religions book : discover the beliefs, traditions, and cultures of ancient and modern religions
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Sommaire:
Religion is as old as time itself. From the ancient Eastern religions to the many facets of Christianity, many religions have stood the test of time, war, and cultural strife. In language that is easy to understand, "The Everything World's Religions Book" highlights the rich traditions, histories, and holy writings of religions around the world. It celebrates both the uniqueness of the world's religions as well as their commonalities. Readers learn how these religions are practiced today, including the celebration of holidays, important religious leaders, and customs and practices. Among the main religions included are Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Shintoism, and Taoism. Many different Christian faith groups are discussed.
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World's religions
Date de publication comme intervalle:
2002
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Description matérielle:
xii, 289 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Table des matières:
Religion through the ages -- Christianity -- Catholicism -- Prevalent Christian faiths -- Other Christian faiths -- Islam and Islamic sects -- Hinduism and Hindu sects -- Buddhism -- Judaism -- Judaic affiliations -- Confucianism -- Taoism -- Jainism and Baha'i -- Sikhism -- Shinto -- Lesser known faiths -- Ancient faiths -- Native American and African faiths -- Pacific Rim faiths -- New Age and other beliefs.
Numéro international normalisé des livres (ISBN):
9781580626484
Informations de publication:
Avon, Mass. : Adams Media, c2002.
