Author : David Gibbons
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ISBN 13 : 9781592238491
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (384 download)
Book Synopsis Faiths and Religions of the World by : David Gibbons
Download or read book Faiths and Religions of the World written by David Gibbons and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why are there so many religions in the world? How do they differ? What do they have in common? This easy-to-understand, comprehensive guide examines the belief systems of the world's major faiths, with illustrated sections that provide a visual guide to the rituals and practices of the various denominations throughout history and today. A fold-out chart provides a comparison of world religions at a glance and a comprehensive time-line chronicles the history of religion to the present day. A "Geography of Belief" maps out religious origins and histories, and major religious figures throughout the centuries are introduced.