Comparative Religion For Dummies
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Church, Church & State
| Author: | William P. Lazarus, Mark Sullivan | ISBN: | 9781118052273 |
| Publisher: | Wiley | Publication: | January 31, 2011 |
| Imprint: | For Dummies | Language: | English |
| Author: | William P. Lazarus, Mark Sullivan |
| ISBN: | 9781118052273 |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| Publication: | January 31, 2011 |
| Imprint: | For Dummies |
| Language: | English |
Understand the beliefs, customs, and rituals of each faith
The fun and easy way to know the common elements of these widespread religions
Want to know more about the faiths of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam? This plain-English guide traces their evolution from their commonorigin - Abraham - and explains their different, yet linked, beliefs.You'll see how each religion developed, endured setbacks, and became a fixture in modern society - and you'll learn how members havedeveloped similar approaches to worship.
Discover:
- How the belief in one God originated
- The roots of Abraham's family tree
- The sacred texts of each faith
- Major similarities and differences
- How these religions influenced the world
Understand the beliefs, customs, and rituals of each faith
The fun and easy way to know the common elements of these widespread religions
Want to know more about the faiths of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam? This plain-English guide traces their evolution from their commonorigin - Abraham - and explains their different, yet linked, beliefs.You'll see how each religion developed, endured setbacks, and became a fixture in modern society - and you'll learn how members havedeveloped similar approaches to worship.
Discover:
- How the belief in one God originated
- The roots of Abraham's family tree
- The sacred texts of each faith
- Major similarities and differences
- How these religions influenced the world
