World Religions Demystified

Erscheinungsjahr 2014
ISBN: 978-0-07-177022-4
Verlag: McGraw-Hill Education

Buch, Englisch, 288 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 546 g

Navigate the world's belief systems with this faith-filled resource!Want to learn more about Judaism? Confused about Confucianism? This book is the answer to your prayers!World Religions DeMYSTiFieD is filled with the knowledge you need to ace a religion exam or satisfy your own curiosity.Written by a professor of religion, World ReligionsDeMYSTiFieD gives you a tour of belief systems found around the globe. You will learn about the world's major religions--Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Islam--as well as Earth-based religions and native traditions of Australia, Africa, and the Americas. After reading this book, you will have a healthy understanding of these faiths without being overwhelmed by mystifying jargon or concepts.This fast and easy guide features: - Step-by-step guidance through the fundamentals of world religions - Major rituals, celebrations, traditions, sacred texts, and art from each faith - Self-tests at the end of each chapter with complete answer explanations - A comprehensive test at the end of the book to check your knowledgePerfect for religion majors and the just-curious alike, World Religions DeMYSTiFieD is your path toenlightenment on this subject.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Moosa, Ebrahim

Cleary, Matt

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Contents not available

Über Autor(innen)

Ebrahim E. I. Moosa, PhD, is an associate professor of Islamic studies in the Department of Religion at Duke University.
Matt Cleary is a writer and researcher with a lifelong interest in comparative religion.