Tells the story of the major faiths from their earliest beginnings to their present-day impact. Explaining the core ideas of each, and complemented by iconic images and significant quotataions, this is a fascinating introduction to the beliefs of Jews, Christians, Mulims, Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Sikhs, among many others.
An innovative and accessible guide to the world's religions The Religions Book clearly explains the key concepts behind the earliest religious beliefs right up to the world's newest faiths, getting to the heart of what it means to believe. Principles of the five main world religions - Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - as well as ancient and primal belief systems are explore…