A Spectator's Guide to World Religions: An introduction to the big five (Spectator's Guides) - Softcover

Dickson, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0745953085 ISBN 13: 9780745953083

Publisher: Lion Books, 2008

Synopsis

The world is a very religious place. Wherever you look, people are worshipping, praying, believing, following, even dying for their faith. But are all faiths the same? Do they all call on the same God using different names? Are their beliefs and practices simply cultural expressions of the same spiritual longings? In this timely book, John Dickson presents each of the world's major religions in its best light. He carefully outlines the history, belief systems and spiritual practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam so that the interested 'spectator' can explore their similarities and differences. For sceptics, believers and students of religion the book provides a fair and friendly introduction to this ultimate subject.

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About the Author

John Dickson i s an historian, musician and bestselling author. He is an Honorary Associate in the Department of Ancient History, Macquarie University (Sydney) where he also teaches a course on world religions. He lives in Sydney with his family and spends his time researching, writing and speaking about life’s big questions.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lion Books
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0745953085
• ISBN 13: 9780745953083
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 240