A Guide to Religions
Title | A Guide to Religions PDF eBook |
Author | David Brown |
Publisher | Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge |
Pages | 292 |
Release | 1975 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN |
A face value description of the various religions which are practised today, including Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Shintoism, Taoism, Judaism, the religions of the Ga in Ghana, the Maori religion and Shamanism in Korea. Finally this discussion is related to the author's belief in the uniqueness of Christianity.
Nelson's Illustrated Guide to Religions
Title | Nelson's Illustrated Guide to Religions PDF eBook |
Author | James A. Beverley |
Publisher | Thomas Nelson |
Pages | 711 |
Release | 2009-05-17 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1418577464 |
A comprehensive introduction to the religions of the world analyzed from a Christian perspective Nelson's Illustrated Guide to Religions covers more than 200 religions, sects, and cults, most of them ones the reader might encounter on any given day. It is the most complete and up-to-date Christian guide to world religions. Perfect for the student as well as the layperson. Written by leading expert in religions, James A. Beverley.
World Religions
Title | World Religions PDF eBook |
Author | Myrtle Langley |
Publisher | Lion Books |
Pages | 96 |
Release | 1993-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9780745925417 |
This illustrated basic introduction to the faiths which have shaped our world--Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Taoism, and many more--gives a clear and accurate overview of each religion, along with helpful photos that relate their emotional impact and appeal. Color photos; diagrams.
A Spectator's Guide to World Religions
Title | A Spectator's Guide to World Religions PDF eBook |
Author | John Dickson |
Publisher | Lion Publishing Plc |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Buddhism |
ISBN | 9780745953083 |
The world is a very religious place. Wherever you look, people are worshipping, praying, believing, following, even dying for their faith. But are all faiths the same? Do they all call on the same God using different names? Are their beliefs and practices simply cultural expressions of the same spiritual longings? In this timely book, John Dickson presents each of the world's major religions in its best light. He carefully outlines the history, belief systems and spiritual practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam so that the interested 'spectator' can explore their similarities and differences. For sceptics, believers and students of religion the book provides a fair and friendly introduction to this ultimate subject.
Sourcebook of the World's Religions
Title | Sourcebook of the World's Religions PDF eBook |
Author | Joel Beversluis |
Publisher | New World Library |
Pages | 458 |
Release | 2011-02-08 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1577313321 |
Now in its third edition, this is the most comprehensive work available on the rich variety of paths available to today's spiritual seekers. More than an academic reference, it explores how religions can collaborate to help the world. Essays exploring the realm of building an interfaith community add to the book's detailed portraits of the major religious traditions. The Sourcebook also contains essays on spiritual practices as diverse as theosophy, wicca, and indigenous religions. This revised edition of the Sourcebook offers an unparalleled look at where spirituality is headed in the coming millennium.
Religions of the Ancient World
Title | Religions of the Ancient World PDF eBook |
Author | Sarah Iles Johnston |
Publisher | Harvard University Press |
Pages | 750 |
Release | 2004-11-30 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780674015173 |
This groundbreaking, first basic reference work on ancient religious beliefs collects and organizes available information on ten ancient cultures and traditions, including Greece, Rome, and Mesopotamia, and offers an expansive, comparative perspective on each one.
The Compact Guide To World Religions
Title | The Compact Guide To World Religions PDF eBook |
Author | Dean Halverson |
Publisher | Bethany House |
Pages | 272 |
Release | 1996-03 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1556617046 |
Succinct chapters provide an excellent guide to understanding Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Taoism, Shintoism, and more.