Religions of the world : the illustrated guide to origins, beliefs, traditions & festivals / Elizabeth Breuilly, Joanne O'Brien, Martin Palmer ; consultant editor, Martin E. Marty.

By: Breuilly, Elizabeth Contributor(s): O'Brien, Joanne, 1959- | Palmer, Martin | Marty, Martin E, 1928-Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New York : Facts on File, c1997. Description: 160 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 29 cmISBN: 081603723X (alk. paper); 9780816037230 (alk. paper)Subject(s): ReligionsLOC classification: BL80.2 | .B744 1997

Contents:

The Abrahamic faiths -- Judaism -- Christianity -- Islam -- The Vedic faiths -- Hinduism -- Buddhism -- Jainism -- Other major traditions -- Shinto -- Taoism -- Sikhism -- Baha'i.

Summary: This clear illustrated introduction to the world's religions gives an overview of the major groups. It covers Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Shinto, Taoism, Skhism and Bahai. Each chapter gives beliefs and practices as well as describing major festivals. Religious calendars and population distributions are helpful features. The photographs, maps and charts extend the text of this attractive guide. Recommended for all secondary collections.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Book	Speedway Adult Area	Non-fiction	200.3 BRE (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		35550431040255

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 157) and index.

This clear illustrated introduction to the world's religions gives an overview of the major groups. It covers Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Shinto, Taoism, Skhism and Bahai. Each chapter gives beliefs and practices as well as describing major festivals. Religious calendars and population distributions are helpful features. The photographs, maps and charts extend the text of this attractive guide. Recommended for all secondary collections.

The Abrahamic faiths -- Judaism -- Christianity -- Islam -- The Vedic faiths -- Hinduism -- Buddhism -- Jainism -- Other major traditions -- Shinto -- Taoism -- Sikhism -- Baha'i.