Religions of the World
12 total works
A simplified and accessible text of the World Beliefs and Cultures series. Contains extracts from sacred texts and quotes from religious figures. Highlights the symbols and customs of each faith
A simplified and accessible text of the World Beliefs and Cultures series. Contains extracts from sacred texts and quotes from religious figures. Highlights the symbols and customs of each faith
A simplified and accessible text of the World Beliefs and Cultures series. Contains extracts from sacred texts and quotes from religious figures. Highlights the symbols and customs of each faith
An introduction to the Buddhist religion. It examines Buddhism's history, sacred texts, worship in the home, places of worship, pilgrimage, festivals, rites of passage and family life. It includes points of view of people of Buddhist faith; extracts from sacred texts and quotes from key religious figures; and boxes highlighting particular symbols and customs. It is part of a series exploring the religions of the world. These volumes aim to offer an accessible approach and contain discussions of contemporary religious issues.
An introduction to the Jewish religion. It examines Judaism's history, sacred texts, worship in the home, places of worship, pilgrimage, festivals, rites of passage and family life. It includes points of view of people of Jewish faith; extracts from sacred texts and quotes from key religious figures; and boxes highlighting particular symbols and customs. It is part of a series exploring the religions of the world. These volumes aim to offer an accessible approach and contain discussions of contemporary religious issues.
An overview of the beliefs and customs of Islam, including an introduction to sacred texts, a history of the religion, important holidays, and worship practices around the world.
This series provides an introduction to the world's major religions. Each book in the series looks at a particular religion's history, sacred texts, worship in the home, places of worship, pilgrimage, festivals, rites of passage and family life. The books include discussions of contemporary religious issues, such as the role of women in Islamic society. Each volume features: points of view of people from each faith; extracts from sacred texts and quotes from key religious figures; and boxes highlighting particular symbols and customs.
This volume is part of a series which provides an introduction to the world's major religions. Each book in the series looks at a particular religion's history, sacred texts, worship in the home, places of worship, pilgrimage, festivals, rites of passage and family life. The books include: points of view of people from each faith; extracts from sacred texts and quotes from key religious figures; and boxes highlighting particular symbols and customs.
This volume is part of a series which provides an introduction to the world's major religions. Each book in the series looks at a particular religion's history, sacred texts, worship in the home, places of worship, pilgrimage, festivals, rites of passage and family life. The books include: points of view of people from each faith; extracts from sacred texts and quotes from key religious figures; and boxes highlighting particular symbols and customs.
This volume is part of a series which provides an introduction to the world's major religions. Each book in the series looks at a particular religion's history, sacred texts, worship in the home, places of worship, pilgrimage, festivals, rites of passage and family life. The books include: points of view of people from each faith; extracts from sacred texts and quotes from key religious figures; and boxes highlighting particular symbols and customs.
This volume is part of a series which provides an introduction to the world's major religions. Each book in the series looks at a particular religion's history, sacred texts, worship in the home, places of worship, pilgrimage, festivals, rites of passage and family life. The books include: points of view of people from each faith; extracts from sacred texts and quotes from key religious figures; and boxes highlighting particular symbols and customs.
This volume is part of a series which provides an introduction to the world's major religions. Each book in the series looks at a particular religion's history, sacred texts, worship in the home, places of worship, pilgrimage, festivals, rites of passage and family life. The books include: points of view of people from each faith; extracts from sacred texts and quotes from key religious figures; and boxes highlighting particular symbols and customs.