Presents a guide to the major religions of the world.
Gerald R. McDermott explains what you need to understand about major world religions in order to engage people of other faiths while better understanding your own Christian faith and practice.
Succinct chapters provide an excellent guide to understanding Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Taoism, Shintoism, and more.
Baffled by Buddhism? Confused by Catholicism? Mystified by Mysticism? World Religions is a beautifully illustrated and annotated guide to world religions: from ancient religions such as Celtic and Norse beliefs...
"A beautifully designed volume that provides in-depth information about religions of the world. Features over 3,500 entries and 32 pages of color art and maps. Developed in cooperation with Encyclopædia Britannica."
"Already a very good textbook introducing the student to world religions, in its second edition this book adds a number of useful teaching aids that recommend it even more highly.
Provides information about the symbols, rituals, art, and history of religions around the world.
Aga Khan I (1800–81) received the designation from the shah of Persia in 1817. Later he rebelled against one of the shah's successors and immigrated to India. There he assisted British military efforts and won British favor.
In this ambitious study, Tomoko Masuzawa examines the emergence of "world religions" in modern European thought.
This edition has been thoroughly revised and expanded, with a new chapter on Islam after 9/11 and additional material throughout.
An introduction to the worlds major faiths.