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World Religions by John Bowker

World Religions

The Great Faiths Explored and Explained

John Bowker

DK · Print & ebook · October 12, 2021

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Who it’s for
Explore the world’s faiths through a layered overview of beliefs, history, sacred texts, and art.
Genres
Comparative Religion, Religious Reference, History of Religion
Published
DK, October 12, 2021

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About this book

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.

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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.

Faiths in Context

Explore the world’s faiths through a layered overview of beliefs, history, sacred texts, and art.

Come here for

  • Comparing major faiths alongside lesser-known belief systems
  • Religious history, sacred texts, and devotional art

Expect

  • Coverage from Hinduism and Buddhism to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
  • Illustrations, annotated artworks, and a timeline of religious history

Where it sits

Comparative Religion93%
History of Religion32%
Religious Reference29%

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Publisher categories

  • World History
  • Religious Reference
Authors
John Bowker
Publisher
DK
Published
October 12, 2021
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
World History