Bibliograph

World religions, the great faiths explored and explained, John Bowker ; contributing consultants, David Bowker [and 13 others]

Type

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World religions, the great faiths explored and explained, John Bowker ; contributing consultants, David Bowker [and 13 others]

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

World religions

Oclc number

1266227259

Responsibility statement

John Bowker ; contributing consultants, David Bowker [and 13 others]

Sub title

the great faiths explored and explained

Summary

An essential guide to learning everything you need to know about the history, central practices, and the key teachings of many religions. A compelling and insightful guide for uncovering and understanding a variety of the world's major religions. This book will be the perfect gift for thinkers, borrowers, and students of religious studies and philosophy. Learn new and profound information about a variety of faiths. In this educational guide you'll find: A chapter devoted to each of the major world religions - Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Jainism, Sikhism and Islam; lesser-known religions and belief systems are covered, offering a comprehensive overview of faith; detailed illustrations and annotated works of art, and a timeline of religious history. Discover a variety of the world's major religions and other faiths from both the ancient and the modern world through this insightful guide. Explore over 450 classic works of religious and devotional art. With sacred texts, epic imagery, key beliefs, and religious artefacts, this educational guide is perfect for libraries, classrooms, and the bookshelves of those who simply love learning

Target audience

adult

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Great faiths explored and explained

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