Product Description

Baffled by Buddhism? Confused by Catholicism? Mystified by Mysticism? World Religions can lift the cloud surrounding the main faiths of the world. Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, Buddhism and many more key faiths are explained clearly with beautifully annotations and full colour illustrations. Providing detailed insight into the key practices, figures and images of each religion, this is perfect for those beginning their exploration into faith, or for those just needing a quick reference tool. World Religions details the beliefs from modern Scientology to the world’s oldest faith- Zoroastrianism - and everything in between.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #36050 in Books
• Published on: 2006-03-02
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 216 pages

About the Author
John Bowker was Dean of Trinity College, Cambridge from 1984 to 1991 and is currently a Fellow of Gresham College, London and Honorary Canon of Canterbury Cathedral. He is also Adjunct Professor of Religion at North Carolina State University. Professor Bowker's many books include the DK titles God: A Brief History and The Complete Bible Handbook. He lives in Cambridge.

Customer Reviews

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Clearly written and just enough information to be really helpful and informative without overload. Covers many religions which maybe of interest and some you may not have heard of.