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One World, Many Religions: The Ways We Worship

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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.

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.

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.

A wonderful book to have if you want to learn about the different religions. Great to give to children to help them understand the differences. Would recommend to everyone.

I own this book and is gives a wonderful basic overview of world religions. It does not cover all religions nor does it give an in-depth look at religion. It does however provide a wonderfully illustrated beginning for those looking to get a basic introduction to the worlds leading religions. Each religion gets just enough coverage for one to at least understand the basis for the various religions. Not so basic that you still don't understand yet not so much so that you are overwhelmed. Great for teaching young students the generalities.

A good introduction to other beliefs. They describe it as written for middle school kids. It is still useful and not too simple for adults. It could inspire you to do more research on a religion(s). I bought it for my grandkids.

This book focuses on primarily on popular book-based religions from around the world. It is a good educational piece for kids 7-10 years old. I purchased this book because I heard it treated the religions without bias and gave simple overviews. It met both expectations. I am glad we have it in our family library.