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One World, Many Religions: The Ways We Worship [Hardcover]

Mary Pope Osborne (Author)
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Religious understanding is as important today than any other time in history. In this highly acclaimed book, Mary Pope Osborne introduces readers to the six major religions of the world. One World, Many Religions covers the history, beliefs, and practices of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. All have had a deep effect on the laws and customs of every country. They have shaped art, literature, music, and education. They have given the world magnificent stories, songs, buildings, holy objects, ceremonies, and festivals." From the Introduction to Many Religions, One World. Best-selling children's author Mary Pope Osborne presents an accessible and elegantly crafted volume that introduces young readers to the world's seven major religions. Six short readable chapters--perfectly targeted to fourth, fifth, and sixth graders--detail the history, beliefs, and practices of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. Handsomely designed and featuring fifty oversized color photographs and a full complement of reference materials, including a map, time line, and bibliography, this book provides a thorough and thoughtful presentation of the diverse ways people worship around the world.

-Outstanding introduction to world religion for young readers.
-Unanimously praised when first published in 1996
-Newly updated reference materials such as a glossary, map, timeline and bibliography complete this excellent book.
-Features over 50 full-color photos.

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It's hard enough to find a good survey of world religions for adults, let alone for children, so when I found One World, Many Religions, I was stunned. With a sensitivity for detail and an easy style, Mary Pope Osborne delivers a valuable introduction to all of the world's major religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism. The balanced yet brief treatment; vibrant photographs depicting children around the world engaged in worship; the glossary, map and timeline all work to provide a concise, informative and engrossing introduction to the variety of religions everywhere.

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Grade 4-7-A solid overview of the world's major religions. Osborne notes elements common to most faiths and provides a rationale for the focus on Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism (in that order), all of which have a written tradition, so sources can be cited. The author covers the history, main figures, current status, and traditions or rituals associated with each faith. Back matter includes a population breakdown (numerically and graphically). While the presentation is notable for its respect to each group, succinctness, and clarity, the text is not exhaustive. Holidays, for example, are covered in one or two sentences. Major points are not covered uniformly: while reincarnation is described under Hinduism, heaven and hell are not mentioned in Christianity. Readers requiring depth will do well to use books on individual faiths. This title succeeds in providing an overall context for readers by relating a given spiritual leader's time period or tenets to previously covered material. The artful, full-page, color and black-and-white photographs tell much of the story. The tight prose, abundant white space, and use of color make this title an attractive alternative to Hiley Ward's chattier My Friends' Beliefs (Walker, 1988 o.p.); it offers a difference in flavor and scope to Betsy Maestro's The Story of Religion (Clarion, 1996), illustrated with paintings. Most libraries will want to own Osborne's offering.
Wendy Lukehart, Dauphin County Library, Harrisburg,
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  • Hardcover: 96 pages
  • Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers; 1st edition (October 1, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0679839305
  • ISBN-13: 978-0679839309
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.5 x 11.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,151 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"I'm one of those very lucky people who absolutely loves what they do for a living. There is no career better suited to my eccentricities, strengths, and passions than that of a children's book author."--Mary Pope Osborne

Mary Pope Osborne is the author of the popular Magic Tree House series. She works with her husband Will and her sister Natalie on the nonfiction companion series, Magic Tree House Research Guides. Many of her books have been named to best-books lists.

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars A book on religions for people age 9-90+, April 2, 1999
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Osborne presents a well illustrated book on world religions that is apparently for children but is more than adequate for most adults. Sentences are brief. Words are not overwhelming - a glossary defines new expressions. The book can be a starting point for satisfying curiosity about great world religions. It is also a great help in reminding oneself about the basics.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Overview of World Religions, July 17, 2008
This review is from: One World, Many Religions: The Ways We Worship (Hardcover)
I bought this book for my 8 year old daughter to give her an overview of the different religions that people celebrate. It has wonderful pictures, and by reading it together I was able to answer all her questions. The chapters on the different religions were simply stated and easily understood. It is a great resource to begin the disscuss with your child about all the differences around the world...differences that should be understood, celebrated, and recognized.
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, balanced introduction to world religions, May 1, 2010
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Mary Pope Osborne has been a favorite of my daughter's for two years. She immediately picked up this book and began reading. It is so important for our children to learn about the many faiths to which people in our world cleave. Osborne presents each of the major religions in an illuminating, fair, and systematic manner.

If someone is looking for their own faith to be held up among the rest, then they should avoid this book. Christianity is given no better position than Hinduism, which is exactly how a book like this should be. Still, I can imagine angry zealots railing away that their "one true faith" is mistreated and compared unfairly to the "lesser" faiths. There is no reasonable comeback to such criticism - walk away.

I am happy to find that there are a few books out there that will serve to educate, not indoctrinate my children about religion and its role in various societies.
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