Historical Atlas of Religions - Hardcover

Farrington, Karen

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9781904668138: Historical Atlas of Religions

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ISBN 10: 1904668135 ISBN 13: 9781904668138

Publisher: Mercury Books London, 2006

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While the particular aspects of faith vary from culture to culture, the basic desire for religion seems universal. "The Historical Atlas of Religions" offers insight into how different cultures' beliefs evolved, how their influence spread, and where they came into conflict with each other. Written in a clear, unbiased manner, this book strives to put each religion into its own individual context. Beautifully illustrated, the "Historical Atlas of Religions" clearly shows how religions developed within and spread across geographical boundaries. Specially commissioned maps explain the origins and spread of different beliefs, and a timeline shows parallel thinking of various religions in different regions of the world. Special sections on conflicts discuss the friction between religious groups in the world today. Coverage includes: North America - native American worship, Shamanism, the Pilgrim fathers, the Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, the Spiritualist Church, Christian Scientists, Scientology; Central and South America - Aztecs, Incas, missionary religion, Voodoo Africa - Tribal religions, Dogun Tribe and Star Worshippers, Ancient Egypt, Rastafarianism; Europe - Ancient Greeks, Romans, Vikings, Christianity, Reformation in Europe, Greek and Russian Orthodox, Methodism, the Quakers, Salvation Army Middle East - Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Sufism, the Baha'i Faith Asia - Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Taoism, Zoroastrianism, Confucianism, Shinto, Sikhism; and, Australia - Aboriginal religion, Maori religion, Easter Island.

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Synopsis:

From the dawn of mankind's imagination, we have sought the favor of elemental powers and attempted to appease them with worship and sacrifice. The story of religion is one of learning to live with evolving social structures and determining how faith can provide a structure of beliefs through which we can deal with the world around us. In "Atlas of Religions", Karen Farrington shows how different cultures' beliefs evolved, how their influence spread, and where they came into conflict with each other. The book is not partisan; its aims are to enlighten and not to preach, and to put each religion into its own proper context. "Atlas of Religions" is also a delightful encyclopedia of human spiritual endeavor from the earliest forms of animism to the established faiths of modern times.

About the Author:

Karen Farrington is an author and former journalist, and has contributed to numerous publications on military history. Ms. Farrington's recent works include Historical Atlas of Expeditions for Facts On File, and books on assassinations, natural disasters, and religion. She lives in England.

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