World Religions: The Great Faiths Explored and Explained

ISBN-13:	9780744034752
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	10/12/2021
Series:	DK Compact Culture Guides
Pages:	352
Sales rank:	152,824
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 7.60(h) x 1.10(d)

Baffled by Buddhism? Confused by Catholicism? Mystified by Mysticism? Discover everything you need to know about the world's major religious faiths. A compelling and insightful guide for uncovering and understanding a variety of the world's major religions, this book is the perfect gift for thinkers, borrowers, religious studies and philosophy students.Learn new and profound information about a variety of faiths. In this educational guide, you'll find:   • A chapter devoted to each of the major world religions — Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.     • Lesser-known religions and belief systems are covered, offering a comprehensive overview of faith.    • Detailed illustrations and annotated works of art, and a timeline of religious history.  Discover the world's major religions and other faiths from both the ancient and the modern world through this insightful guide. Explore over 450 classic works of religious and devotional art. With sacred texts, epic imagery, key beliefs and religious artifacts, this educational guide is perfect for libraries, classrooms and the bookshelves of those who simply love learning.