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World Religions: The Great Faiths Explored and Explained

by John Bowker

A visual survey of major faiths and religious traditions

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A visual survey of major faiths and religious traditions

John Bowker’s guide organizes its survey around chapters on Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam, while also including lesser-known religions and belief systems. Its scope spans ancient and modern traditions, bringing together key beliefs, sacred texts, religious artifacts and a timeline of religious history. More than 450 works of religious and devotional art are included, with illustrations and annotations that add a visual dimension to the book’s comparative approach. The combination of religion-by-religion coverage and historical material makes this a broad introduction to the variety of religious traditions represented in the volume.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers seeking a broad introduction to major world religions and lesser-known belief systems
  • Students of religious studies or philosophy looking for an illustrated reference
  • Readers interested in religious art, sacred texts and religious history

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Comparative religionReligious beliefs and sacred textsReligious art and artifactsReligious history

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Book overview

Baffled by Buddhism? Confused by Catholicism? Mystified by Mysticism? Discover everything you need to know about the world's major religious faiths.

A compelling and insightful guide for uncovering and understanding a variety of the world's major religions, this book is the perfect gift for thinkers, borrowers, religious studies and philosophy students.

Learn new and profound information about a variety of faiths. In this educational guide, you'll find:

- A chapter devoted to each of the major world religions -- Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
- Lesser-known religions and belief systems are covered, offering a comprehensive overview of faith.
- Detailed illustrations and annotated works of art, and a timeline of religious history.

Discover the world's major religions and other faiths from both the ancient and the modern world through this insightful guide. Explore over 450 classic works of religious and devotional art. With sacred texts, epic imagery, key beliefs and religious artifacts, this educational guide is perfect for libraries, classrooms and the bookshelves of those who simply love learning.
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