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The Religions Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Religions Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained
Authors and Contributors      By (author) DK
SeriesBig Ideas
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:352
Dimensions(mm): Height 245,Width 204
Category/GenreReligion - general
ISBN/Barcode 9781409324911
ClassificationsDewey:200
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Imprint DK
Publication Date 1 August 2013
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

An innovative and accessible guide to the world's religions This definitive guide explores all the faiths from around the world. Together with the five main religions of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism, there is a diverse range of newer faiths to ensure a compelling and comprehensive read.?? From the key concepts of ancient beliefs to the ground-breaking ideas at the heart of modern faiths, religious history is chronicled in a universal timeline. This provides a global perspective on the origins and events contributing to the growth and spread of spirituality, and the position of religion in society today. Influential religious leaders, including Mahatma Gandhi, Saint Paul, and Al-Ghazali, are introduced in depth and detail, alongside important quotations. Modern alternative beliefs are investigated in the wider context of their political, social, and cultural climates. ?Part of DK's award-winning Big Ideas series that have sold in excess of seven million copies, The Religions Book explains the trickiest of subjects in the most easily accessible format, using inspiring infographics and illuminating images alongside simple and straightforward text. ?Compelling and accessible, this is the perfect guide for students of religious study, or anyone interested in the ideas of ancient and present-day faiths and religious philosophies.

Reviews

Fascinating material, well presented -- Jon Sutton * The Psychologist (Review of The Psychology Book) *