The One-Stop Guide to World Religions

Hardback

Main Details

Title The One-Stop Guide to World Religions
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Hugh P. Kemp
SeriesOne-Stop Guides
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:128
Dimensions(mm): Height 240,Width 195
Category/GenreComparative religion
ISBN/Barcode 9780745955094
ClassificationsDewey:200
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Edition New edition
Illustrations Colour and b&w photographs

Publishing Details

Publisher Lion Hudson Plc
Imprint Lion Books
Publication Date 20 September 2013
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Following on from the successful Guide and One-Stop Bible Atlas , this guide to world religions is divided into chapters on each of the major religions, with a spread-by-spread approach to different aspects of the faith in question. Colour illustrated throughout with stunning images, it focuses not only on established religions but also has a dedicated chapter on new religions. Key religions included are: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Zoroastrianism, Baha'I, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism and Shinto.

Author Biography

Hugh Kemp is an academic, and has both written and lectured widely on various faiths, including Christianity, Buddhism and Hinduism. Born in India, he was educated there and in New Zealand, and married in Chile. He also spent some time in Mongolia, and speaks English, Hindi and Mongolian.