Author: John Dickson
Publisher: Lion Publishing Plc
ISBN: 9780745953083
Category : Buddhism
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The world is a very religious place. Wherever you look, people are worshipping, praying, believing, following, even dying for their faith. But are all faiths the same? Do they all call on the same God using different names? Are their beliefs and practices simply cultural expressions of the same spiritual longings? In this timely book, John Dickson presents each of the world's major religions in its best light. He carefully outlines the history, belief systems and spiritual practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam so that the interested 'spectator' can explore their similarities and differences. For sceptics, believers and students of religion the book provides a fair and friendly introduction to this ultimate subject.
A Spectator's Guide to World Religions
Author: John Dickson
Publisher: Lion Publishing Plc
ISBN: 9780745953083
Category : Buddhism
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The world is a very religious place. Wherever you look, people are worshipping, praying, believing, following, even dying for their faith. But are all faiths the same? Do they all call on the same God using different names? Are their beliefs and practices simply cultural expressions of the same spiritual longings? In this timely book, John Dickson presents each of the world's major religions in its best light. He carefully outlines the history, belief systems and spiritual practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam so that the interested 'spectator' can explore their similarities and differences. For sceptics, believers and students of religion the book provides a fair and friendly introduction to this ultimate subject.
Publisher: Lion Publishing Plc
ISBN: 9780745953083
Category : Buddhism
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The world is a very religious place. Wherever you look, people are worshipping, praying, believing, following, even dying for their faith. But are all faiths the same? Do they all call on the same God using different names? Are their beliefs and practices simply cultural expressions of the same spiritual longings? In this timely book, John Dickson presents each of the world's major religions in its best light. He carefully outlines the history, belief systems and spiritual practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam so that the interested 'spectator' can explore their similarities and differences. For sceptics, believers and students of religion the book provides a fair and friendly introduction to this ultimate subject.
The Compact Guide To World Religions
Author: Dean Halverson
Publisher: Bethany House
ISBN: 1556617046
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Succinct chapters provide an excellent guide to understanding Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Taoism, Shintoism, and more.
Publisher: Bethany House
ISBN: 1556617046
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Succinct chapters provide an excellent guide to understanding Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Taoism, Shintoism, and more.
World Religions
Author: Thomas A. Robinson
Publisher: Baker Academic
ISBN: 1441219722
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 526
Book Description
This masterful survey of world religions presents a clear and concise portrait of the history, beliefs, and practices of Eastern and Western religions. The new edition contains added material and has been revised throughout. The authors, both respected scholars of world religions, have over fifty years of combined teaching experience. Their book is accessibly written for introductory classes, can be easily adapted for one- or two-semester courses, and presents a neutral approach for broad classroom use. Pedagogical aids include further reading suggestions, photographs, sidebars, and pronunciation guides. An 800-question bank of multiple-choice test questions is available to professors through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources.
Publisher: Baker Academic
ISBN: 1441219722
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 526
Book Description
This masterful survey of world religions presents a clear and concise portrait of the history, beliefs, and practices of Eastern and Western religions. The new edition contains added material and has been revised throughout. The authors, both respected scholars of world religions, have over fifty years of combined teaching experience. Their book is accessibly written for introductory classes, can be easily adapted for one- or two-semester courses, and presents a neutral approach for broad classroom use. Pedagogical aids include further reading suggestions, photographs, sidebars, and pronunciation guides. An 800-question bank of multiple-choice test questions is available to professors through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources.
Sourcebook of the World's Religions
Author: Joel Beversluis
Publisher: New World Library
ISBN: 1577313321
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
Now in its third edition, this is the most comprehensive work available on the rich variety of paths available to today's spiritual seekers. More than an academic reference, it explores how religions can collaborate to help the world. Essays exploring the realm of building an interfaith community add to the book's detailed portraits of the major religious traditions. The Sourcebook also contains essays on spiritual practices as diverse as theosophy, wicca, and indigenous religions. This revised edition of the Sourcebook offers an unparalleled look at where spirituality is headed in the coming millennium.
Publisher: New World Library
ISBN: 1577313321
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
Now in its third edition, this is the most comprehensive work available on the rich variety of paths available to today's spiritual seekers. More than an academic reference, it explores how religions can collaborate to help the world. Essays exploring the realm of building an interfaith community add to the book's detailed portraits of the major religious traditions. The Sourcebook also contains essays on spiritual practices as diverse as theosophy, wicca, and indigenous religions. This revised edition of the Sourcebook offers an unparalleled look at where spirituality is headed in the coming millennium.
World Religions
Author: Myrtle Langley
Publisher: Lion Books
ISBN: 9780745925417
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
This illustrated basic introduction to the faiths which have shaped our world--Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Taoism, and many more--gives a clear and accurate overview of each religion, along with helpful photos that relate their emotional impact and appeal. Color photos; diagrams.
Publisher: Lion Books
ISBN: 9780745925417
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
This illustrated basic introduction to the faiths which have shaped our world--Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Taoism, and many more--gives a clear and accurate overview of each religion, along with helpful photos that relate their emotional impact and appeal. Color photos; diagrams.
The Everything World's Religions Book
Author: Kenneth Shouler
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440500363
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
An easy-to-use and comprehensive guide that explores the intriguing dogma and rituals, cultural convictions, and often-checkered backgrounds and histories of the world's religions.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440500363
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
An easy-to-use and comprehensive guide that explores the intriguing dogma and rituals, cultural convictions, and often-checkered backgrounds and histories of the world's religions.
World Religions
Author: John Bowker
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780789496768
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Evolution of Major Faiths World Religions looks at the beliefs and practices of many different religions, from the ancient Egyptians to Zoroastrianism -- the oldest "living" religion -- and the great faiths practiced today. Each of the major faiths -- Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Islam -- is examined in detail through its sacred texts, epic imagery, key beliefs, and religious artifacts. The distinctive identities of different faiths are explored in World Religions by studying the main principles and thinking of each religion. The book's superb reproduction allows the symbolism and meaning in religious imagery and iconography to be revealed in great detail. Accessible and far-reaching, World Religions will engage the whole family as much as the serious student. Book jacket.
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780789496768
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Evolution of Major Faiths World Religions looks at the beliefs and practices of many different religions, from the ancient Egyptians to Zoroastrianism -- the oldest "living" religion -- and the great faiths practiced today. Each of the major faiths -- Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Islam -- is examined in detail through its sacred texts, epic imagery, key beliefs, and religious artifacts. The distinctive identities of different faiths are explored in World Religions by studying the main principles and thinking of each religion. The book's superb reproduction allows the symbolism and meaning in religious imagery and iconography to be revealed in great detail. Accessible and far-reaching, World Religions will engage the whole family as much as the serious student. Book jacket.
The Illustrated World's Religions
Author: Huston Smith
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 9780060674403
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Retaining all the beloved qualities of Huston Smith's classic The Religions of Man and the current fully revised and updated The World's Religions, this stunning pictorial presentation refines the text to its wonderful essentials. In detailed, absorbing, richly illustrated, and highly readable chapters on Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity and primal religions, we find refreshing and fascinating presentations of both the differences and the similarities among the worldwide religious traditions. The approach is at once classic and contemporary, retaining all the empathy, eloquence and erudition that millions of readers love about the earlier editions, while being edited and designed for a contemporary general readership. This delightful marriage of winsome text and remarkable pictures vividly brings to life the scope and vision of Huston Smith's expertise and insight.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 9780060674403
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Retaining all the beloved qualities of Huston Smith's classic The Religions of Man and the current fully revised and updated The World's Religions, this stunning pictorial presentation refines the text to its wonderful essentials. In detailed, absorbing, richly illustrated, and highly readable chapters on Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity and primal religions, we find refreshing and fascinating presentations of both the differences and the similarities among the worldwide religious traditions. The approach is at once classic and contemporary, retaining all the empathy, eloquence and erudition that millions of readers love about the earlier editions, while being edited and designed for a contemporary general readership. This delightful marriage of winsome text and remarkable pictures vividly brings to life the scope and vision of Huston Smith's expertise and insight.
A Guide to the World's Religions
Author: David G. Bradley
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Religions
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
"A guide to the World's Religions analyzes the twelve main faiths from the standpoint of their underlying concepts, philosophy, history, and current influence. The religions of the biblical lands, the religions of India, and the religions of East Asia are treated as groups. Since Dr. Bradley believes that the greatest understanding among men rests in the knowledge of their differences, he describes, in well-organized and enlightening summaries, not only the basic similarities but also the distinctive features of the religions."-Publisher.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Religions
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
"A guide to the World's Religions analyzes the twelve main faiths from the standpoint of their underlying concepts, philosophy, history, and current influence. The religions of the biblical lands, the religions of India, and the religions of East Asia are treated as groups. Since Dr. Bradley believes that the greatest understanding among men rests in the knowledge of their differences, he describes, in well-organized and enlightening summaries, not only the basic similarities but also the distinctive features of the religions."-Publisher.
A Spectator's Guide to World Religions
Author: John Dickson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781920935429
Category : Buddhism
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
2005 Christian Book of the Year! Written in John Dickson's characteristically non-technical and readable style, this book urges the reader to become more than mere spectators when approaching the religions of the world.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781920935429
Category : Buddhism
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
2005 Christian Book of the Year! Written in John Dickson's characteristically non-technical and readable style, this book urges the reader to become more than mere spectators when approaching the religions of the world.