World religions /
Bowker, John, 1935-
World religions / John Bowker ; contributing consultants, David Bowker ... [et al.]. - Rev. ed. - New York : DK Pub., 2003. - 216 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 211) and index.
What is religion? -- Ancient religions -- Hinduism -- Jainism -- Buddhism -- Sikhism -- Chinese religions -- Japanese religions -- Judaism -- Christianity -- Islam -- Native religions -- The golden rule -- Religious timeline.
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.
0789496763 9780789496768
2004268172
Religion--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Religions--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
World religions / John Bowker ; contributing consultants, David Bowker ... [et al.]. - Rev. ed. - New York : DK Pub., 2003. - 216 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 211) and index.
What is religion? -- Ancient religions -- Hinduism -- Jainism -- Buddhism -- Sikhism -- Chinese religions -- Japanese religions -- Judaism -- Christianity -- Islam -- Native religions -- The golden rule -- Religious timeline.
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.
0789496763 9780789496768
2004268172
Religion--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Religions--Handbooks, manuals, etc.