Illustrated Dictionary of Religions
Books / Hardcover
ISBN: 0789447118 / Publisher: DK Publishing, September 1999
A visual overview of world religion identifies, explains, and compares major religions around the world, featuring more than one thousand entries on religious concepts, major figures, key events, and beliefs
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Text and a unique selection of photographs of places of worship, ceremonies, icons, and scriptures from around the world provide a visual guide to about 15 key world religions, from the beliefs of the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Greece to present-day living religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Organized chronologically, it begins with a short introduction that analyzes the nature of religion and looks at common themes, shared beliefs, conflicts, and benefits. The nine main sections each focus on a particular religion or religious tradition, with cross- references to facilitate comparisons. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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