Festivals of the World by Martin Palmer
This title aims to help readers to understand the beliefs, traditions and customs of world faiths and cultures. It features the festivals of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikkhism, Taoism, Jainism, Rastafarianism, Bahai, Zoroastrianism and Shintoism. Topics covered include: how yearly cycles of festivals reflect the hopes, fears and successes of humans, the teachings, stories, myths, legends and symbols central to each festival, and the foods, music, costumes, plants and animals associated with festivals. This title should be a useful resource for Key Stage 2 and 3 RE and Citizenship.
distinctive because of the range of faiths represented and the way in which it attempts to pick out common themes throughout the world' 'very accessible to pupils from Year 7 upwards. It is a book which is sure to be well used in any school library. - The School LibrarianAttractive and informative ... The design is excellent ... An invaluable source of information for children in upper primary years as well as for teachers involved in lesson planning ... An excellent addition to the armoury of material at our disposal. - Primary GeographerEnticing ... A most attractive and comprehensive factual guide. - Times Educational Supplement
Elizabeth Breuilly holds a BA degree in Language from the University of York, and has written extensively on religion for an educational and general readership.Joanne O'Brien studied Comparative Religion and Ancient Near Eastern Religions at the University of Manchester, and holds an MA degree in Theology. She has written a wide range of books that explore both relationships between faiths and between religion and secular society.Martin Palmer studied Theology at the University of Cambridge, specializing in Chinese and Japanese studies, and holds an MA.Professor Martin E. Marty is the foremost authority and writer on religion in North America today. He is the author of more than 30 books.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780750239349 |
| ISBN 10 | 0750239344 |
| Title | Festivals of the World |
| Author | Martin Palmer |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2002-09-12 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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