World Religions by John Bowker
Baffled by Buddhism? Confused by Catholicism? Mystified by Mysticism? World Religions is a beautifully illustrated and annotated guide to world religions: from ancient religions such as Celtic and Norse beliefs to the main faiths of our modern world: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Hinduism and more. As well as explaining the key practices and figures of each religion, World Religions also explains religious principles such as myth, ritual, The Golden Rule, and what the future holds for religious beliefs and culture. This comprehensive guide is the perfect companion for those beginning their exploration into faith, or for those just needing a quick reference tool. With clarity, insight, and sensitivity, World Religions details the beliefs from Scientology to Zoroastrianism and everything in between. Baffled by Buddhism? Confused by Catholicism? Mystified by Mysticism? World Religions is a beautifully illustrated and annotated guide to world religions: from ancient religions such as Celtic and Norse beliefs to the main faiths of our modern world: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Hinduism and more. As well as explaining the key practices, figures, and images of each religion, World Religions also explains religious principles such as myth, ritual, The Golden Rule, and what the future holds for religious beliefs and culture. World Religions is the perfect guide for those beginning their exploration into faith, or for those just needing a quick reference tool. With clarity, insight, sensitivity, and detail, World Religions details the beliefs from Scientology to Zoroastrianism and everything in between.
John Bowker was Dean of Trinity College, Cambridge from 1984 to 1991 and is currently a Fellow of Gresham College, London and Honorary Canon of Canterbury Cathedral. He is also Adjunct Professor of Religion at North Carolina State University. Professor Bowker's many books include the DK titles God: A Brief History and The Complete Bible Handbook. He lives in Cambridge.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781405314398 |
| ISBN 10 | 1405314397 |
| Title | World Religions |
| Author | John Bowker |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
| Year published | 2006-03-02 |
| Number of pages | 216 |
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