World Religions Study Guide (Mobi Reference)
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Study Aids, Reference
| Author: | MobileReference | ISBN: | 9781605010007 |
| Publisher: | MobileReference | Publication: | January 1, 2010 |
| Imprint: | MobileReference | Language: | English |
| Author: | MobileReference |
| ISBN: | 9781605010007 |
| Publisher: | MobileReference |
| Publication: | January 1, 2010 |
| Imprint: | MobileReference |
| Language: | English |
World Religions from MobileReference is a comprehensive study guide, for students of religion and history. Navigate from TOC or search for words or phrases. Audience:Intended for everyone interested in culture and history, particularly undergraduate and graduate art and science students, as well as high school students.FEATURES:-Fully illustrated. -Written in clear, concise format. -Difficult concepts are explained in simple terms. -Navigate from Table of Contents or search for the words or phrases -Access the guide anytime, anywhere - at home, on the train, in the subway. TABLE OF CONTENTS:1. Buddhism: Overview Gautama the Buddha Doctrines and practices History Major Sects Buddhist texts Demographics today2. Christianity: Overview Denominations Beliefs Scriptures Worship and practices Holidays and Symbols History and origins3. Confucianism: Overview History Rites Governing and Meritocracy Themes in Confucian thought4. Hinduism: Overview Core concepts Denominations Hindu sacred texts Origins and history Six Vedic schools of thought Themes and symbols Demographics today5. Islam: Overview Core beliefs The Qur'an Organization Denominations History Symbols Demographics today6. Judaism: Overview Religious doctrine Denominations Jewish observances History Demographics today7. Taoism: Overview History Beliefs and Deities Practices Scriptures Symbols and Images Demographics today
World Religions from MobileReference is a comprehensive study guide, for students of religion and history. Navigate from TOC or search for words or phrases. Audience:Intended for everyone interested in culture and history, particularly undergraduate and graduate art and science students, as well as high school students.FEATURES:-Fully illustrated. -Written in clear, concise format. -Difficult concepts are explained in simple terms. -Navigate from Table of Contents or search for the words or phrases -Access the guide anytime, anywhere - at home, on the train, in the subway. TABLE OF CONTENTS:1. Buddhism: Overview Gautama the Buddha Doctrines and practices History Major Sects Buddhist texts Demographics today2. Christianity: Overview Denominations Beliefs Scriptures Worship and practices Holidays and Symbols History and origins3. Confucianism: Overview History Rites Governing and Meritocracy Themes in Confucian thought4. Hinduism: Overview Core concepts Denominations Hindu sacred texts Origins and history Six Vedic schools of thought Themes and symbols Demographics today5. Islam: Overview Core beliefs The Qur'an Organization Denominations History Symbols Demographics today6. Judaism: Overview Religious doctrine Denominations Jewish observances History Demographics today7. Taoism: Overview History Beliefs and Deities Practices Scriptures Symbols and Images Demographics today
