World Religions

The Great Faiths Explored and Explained

By:

John Bowker

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Hardback

Series:

DK Compact Culture Guides

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An essential guide to religion that explores and explains the history and key teachings of the world's main religions - Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism - alongside ancient and little-known beliefs Learn everything you need to know about the central practices, important figures, and key teachings of many different religions. Each of the major faiths - including Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism and Islam - is examined in detail through its sacred texts, epic imagery, key beliefs and religious artefacts. Entries also explore other faiths from Zoroastrianism - the oldest "living" religion - to the alternative beliefs of the modern era - all of which are set into the context of the political, social, and cultural climates from which they emerged. Compelling and accessible, World Religions is the perfect guide for students of religious study, or anyone interested in the ideas of ancient and present day faiths and religious philosophies.

Author Biography:

John Bowker was Dean of Trinity College, Cambridge from 1984 to 1991 and is currently a Fellow of Gresham College, London and Honorary Canon of Canterbury Cathedral. He is also Adjunct Professor of Religion at North Carolina State University. Professor Bowker's many books include the DK titles God- A Brief History and The Complete Bible Handbook. He lives in Cambridge.

Release date NZ

August 5th, 2021

Author

John Bowker

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Pages

352

Series

DK Compact Culture Guides

Dimensions

198x235x25

ISBN-13

9780241487389

Product ID

34446912

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