Description
Understand the beliefs, customs, and rituals of each faith
Author: William P. Lazarus, Mark Sullivan
Publisher: For Dummies
Published: 05/01/2008
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 9.07h x 7.37w x 0.85d
ISBN13: 9780470230657
ISBN10: 0470230657
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Religion, Politics & State
The fun and easy way to know the common elements of these widespread religions
Want to know more about the faiths of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam? This plain-English guide traces their evolution from their commonorigin - Abraham - and explains their different, yet linked, beliefs.You'll see how each religion developed, endured setbacks, and became a fixture in modern society - and you'll learn how members havedeveloped similar approaches to worship.
Discover:
- How the belief in one God originated
- The roots of Abraham's family tree
- The sacred texts of each faith
- Major similarities and differences
- How these religions influenced the world
Author: William P. Lazarus, Mark Sullivan
Publisher: For Dummies
Published: 05/01/2008
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 9.07h x 7.37w x 0.85d
ISBN13: 9780470230657
ISBN10: 0470230657
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Religion, Politics & State
About the Author
William P. Lazarus has taught religious history courses for 14 years. Mark Sullivan is a writer and editor who has studied comparative religion and philosophy extensively.