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Dorling Kindersley

The Religions Book

Big Ideas Simply Explained

Dorling Kindersley

$42.99

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English
DK
24 July 2013
Religion & beliefs; Religion: general
Series: Big Ideas Simply Explained
An innovative and accessible guide to the world's religions

This definitive guide explores all the faiths from around the world.

Together with the five main religions of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism, there is a diverse range of newer faiths to ensure a compelling and comprehensive read.??

From the key concepts of ancient beliefs to the ground-breaking ideas at the heart of modern faiths, religious history is chronicled in a universal timeline. This provides a global perspective on the origins and events contributing to the growth and spread of spirituality, and the position of religion in society today. Influential religious leaders, including Mahatma Gandhi, Saint Paul, and Al-Ghazali, are introduced in depth and detail, alongside important quotations. Modern alternative beliefs are investigated in the wider context of their political, social, and cultural climates.

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Part of DK's award-winning Big Ideas series that have sold in excess of seven million copies, The Religions Book explains the trickiest of subjects in the most easily accessible format, using inspiring infographics and illuminating images alongside simple and straightforward text.

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Compelling and accessible, this is the perfect guide for students of religious study, or anyone interested in the ideas of ancient and present-day faiths and religious philosophies.
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Imprint:   DK
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 242mm,  Width: 202mm,  Spine: 26mm
Weight:   1.174kg
ISBN:   9781409324911
ISBN 10:   1409324915
Series:   Big Ideas Simply Explained
Pages:   352
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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Fascinating material, well presented -- Jon Sutton The Psychologist (Review of The Psychology Book)


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