From the Native American tribal faiths and the Judeo-Christian traditions to Scientology and other nascent religions, man's search for God takes many fascinating forms. In this easy-to-use and comprehensive guide, you'll explore the intriguing dogma and rituals, cultural convictions, and often-checkered backgrounds and histories of the world's religions. This mystical tour of major and minor religions, both ancient and contemporary, includes:How religions deal with the issue of evilWhich religions believe in an afterlife--and what you have to do to get thereThe history and moral foundations of major religionsBelief in non-belief and the fundamentals of atheismSpecial holidays and festivals central to each religionFrom Hinduism to Hare Krishna and from evangelicalism to Wicca, this book includes more than fifty religious perspectives and denominations. It's the ultimate guide to exploring the beliefs and traditions of religions around the world.
Autorentext
Autorentext
Kenneth Shouler, PhD has taught philosophy and religion since 1981, and is currently teaching in the philosophy department at County College of Morris. He has written dozens of articles and is the author of several books, including The Everything Guide to Understanding Philosophy and The Everything Hinduism Book.
Titel
The Everything World's Religions Book
Untertitel
Explore the beliefs, traditions, and cultures of ancient and modern religions
Autor
EAN
9781440500374
ISBN
978-1-4405-0037-4
Format
E-Book (epub)
Hersteller
Herausgeber
Genre
Veröffentlichung
18.02.2010
Digitaler Kopierschutz
Adobe-DRM
Dateigrösse
0.88 MB
Anzahl Seiten
320
Jahr
2010
Untertitel
Englisch
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