[Dummies 01] • Comparative Religion For Dummies

[Dummies 01] • Comparative Religion For Dummies
Authors
Lazarus, William P. & Sullivan, Mark
Publisher
Wiley Publishing, Inc.
Tags
religion , spirituality
ISBN
9780470230657
Date
2008-04-28T00:00:00+00:00
Size
4.78 MB
Lang
en
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**Understand the beliefs, customs, and rituals of each faith** **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