This book traces the history of the world's great religions from their foundation to the present day. Their development is shown in interesting visuals--such as maps and photographs--as well as informative yet concise text. Also included are short biographies of major figures, statistics, calendars of festivals and timelines.The religions included are: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism.Tells the stories of the world's major faiths--their early history and the different traditions and movements of each one. Accessible text--ideal for adults and teenagers. Attractive layout, with many features, including boxouts, photographs and maps.

Author Biography

John Hawkins has a degree in history and writes on a wide range of subjects including ancient and modern history, social issues, science, geography, and the natural world. He lives in London, England.