Comparative Religion For Dummies

Lazarus, William P.

ISBN 10: 0470230657 / ISBN 13: 9780470230657

Verlag: For Dummies, 2008

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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

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor:

William P. Lazarus has taught religious history courses for 14 years. Mark Sullivan is a writer and editor who has studied comparative religion and philosophy extensively.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Comparative Religion For Dummies
Verlag: For Dummies
Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
Einband: Softcover
Zustand: Good