Religions Of The World: An Illustrated Guide to Origins, Beliefs, Traditions and Festivals - Hardcover

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9780750024686: Religions Of The World: An Illustrated Guide to Origins, Beliefs, Traditions and Festivals

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ISBN 10: 0750024682 ISBN 13: 9780750024686

Publisher: Wayland, 1997

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Suitable for all the family, an accessible illustrated guide to the religions of the modern world. The origins, beliefs, customs and festivals of each religion are explained, and principles of faith and practice are compared and contrasted throughout.

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The rituals, development, beliefs and festival of each religion are examined in depth making it the perfect reference for any teacher. (Junior Education, September 2001)

...this encyclopedic book is an excellent resource to have in the classroom. (Junior Education)

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An excellent introduction to the world’s religions for readers aged eight and over, presented in a clear ‘Question and Answer’ format, with easy-to-follow maps and diagrams throughout and a comprehensive glossary of new words.

The book explores each of the world’s major religions – Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism – plus the religions of China and Japan, and explains their histories, rituals and beliefs, festivals and holy days. The clear, concise text is illustrated with over 50 colour photographs, and special features include a box on religious festivals throughout the year and information on where the religious peoples of the world are to be found.

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