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Religions of the World provides a rich, in-depth look at five major religions that have shaped human culture and spiritual life and fostered both conflict and peace throughout the recorded history of humanity. The social relevance and impact of each religion on family and community life is highlighted with quotations from practitioners from around the world, demonstrating the variety and power of faith in the world today. Illustrated with full-color photographs, museum-quality art, and maps that show the origins, dissemination, and current distribution of each religion, Religions of the World is an essential resource for understanding the diversity of beliefs, history, and practices of today's major world religions.

"Wonderfully colorful in images, language, and fact, these overviews are appropriate for basic understanding of the religions and relevant information about their faiths. Each volume presents fundamental beliefs and faith foundations, current status and practices of the religion around the globe, and a time line of historically significant events. One important feature is a consideration for different practices of the same religion within different cultures. The books are enumerated with full-color photographs on every page, charts, maps and tables that help to define each religion. These titles will enhance the education of diverse populations."