The Illustrated Dictionary of Religion explains, identifies, and compares the major religions of the world, from Zoroastrianism and ancient Egyptian rituals to Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. The easy to follow, accessible reference format makes answers easy to locate and understand. This is the perfect reference for any classroom or home library.
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This review is from: Illustrated Dictionary of Religion: Figures, Festivals, and Beliefs of the World's Religions (Paperback)
I like this book because it isn't too overwhelming with information and having the pictures really helps understand the different concepts of different religons for my class.
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Great overview,
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This review is from: Illustrated Dictionary of Religion: Figures, Festivals, and Beliefs of the World's Religions (Paperback)
Wilkinson and DK have done a great job providing a basic overview of the world's major religions as well as a few smaller sects and more modern movements. The book is not comprehensive but is a great beginner's resource for those who want an overview without tons of detail to wade through. Lots of visuals and short blurbs of information hold my attention well. If you want an in-depth book that compares religions, get Huston Smith's World Religions. I'm using this book to teach a high school level class in World Religions and it is about perfect. For the cost, you won't regret buying this one.
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A religion is a set of beliefs and practices, often associated with a supernatural power that shapes or directs human life and death, or a commitment to ideas that provide coherence for one's existence. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
favorable rebirth, primal religions Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Guru Granth Sahib, Guru Nanak, Eightfold Path, Guru Gobind Singh, Roman Catholic, Sri Lanka, Angra Mainyu, New Testament, Mahayana Buddhism, Ganges River, Western Asia, Orthodox Church, Hebrew Bible, Middle Ages, Five Precepts, Saudi Arabia, Three Jewels, Shi'i Islam, Pillar of Islam, Rig Veda, King David, North America, Ahura Mazda, Jewish Law, World War Browse Sample Pages:
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A religion is a set of beliefs and practices, often associated with a supernatural power that shapes or directs human life and death, or a commitment to ideas that provide coherence for one's existence. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
favorable rebirth, primal religions Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Guru Granth Sahib, Guru Nanak, Eightfold Path, Guru Gobind Singh, Roman Catholic, Sri Lanka, Angra Mainyu, New Testament, Mahayana Buddhism, Ganges River, Western Asia, Orthodox Church, Hebrew Bible, Middle Ages, Five Precepts, Saudi Arabia, Three Jewels, Shi'i Islam, Pillar of Islam, Rig Veda, King David, North America, Ahura Mazda, Jewish Law, World War Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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