The complete idiot's guide to world religions / by Brandon Toropov and Luke Buckles.
Presents an overview of the world's major religions, and answers questions about the history, rituals, celebrations, structure, holy documents, and deities of major and lesser-known religions.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781615640690
- ISBN: 161564069X
- Physical Description: xviii, 413 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Edition: Fourth edition.
- Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Alpha, [2011]
- Copyright: ©2011
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "A revealing comparison of the faiths that shape the lives of millions"--Cover.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 363-367) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Opening up to other traditions. Why learn about other faiths? ; Lots of different names, some familiar ideas ; Speaking softly and dropping the stick -- Judaism. The roots of Judaism ; Modern Jewish experience ; Jewish ritual and celebration ; Breaking down barriers to Judaism -- Christianity. Christian beginnings ; The many Christian denominations ; Christian celebration ; Breaking down barriers to Christianity -- Islam. The early history of Islam ; After Muhammad ; Ramadan and other observances ; Breaking down barriers to Islam -- Hinduism. That old time religion ; God's many faces ; Respect for life and personal growth ; Breaking down barriers to Hinduism -- Buddhism. Buddhist origins and doctrine ; Buddhism after Buddha ; Zen and other Buddhist schools popular in the West ; Breaking down barriers to Buddhism -- Other influential traditions. Confucianism : human relations 101 ; Taoism : the effortless path ; Shinto : harmony and clarity ; Sikhism : pursuing the path of god -- Old paths, new paths. Ancient creeds ; Nonscriptural nature religions ; Mystic voices ; New religious movements -- A matter of life and death. The afterlife ; Other big questions ; Religious extremism in the Twenty-first century ; All down in black and white -- Appendixes. A, Fellow travelers ; B, Scriptures to keep you company ; C, Timelines of major world religions ; D, The names of God.
- Target Audience Note:
- Adult.Adult Follett Library Resources.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Religions.
Available copies
- 4 of 4 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Richlands Branch Library | 200 TOR (Text) | 36015001497052 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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