Religions of the World

by Martin Palmer, Elizabeth Breuilly, Joanne O'Brien

Book Overview

Faith plays an important part in the lives of people around the world, and often the faith of one person or nation has an effect on other individuals or countries. The importance of religion is... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081603723X
• ISBN13: 9780816037230
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Checkmark Books
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.8" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

I came to the conclusion long ago that all religions were true and also that all had some error in t

This book is one of the few books (along with calculus and other basic professional books) that I used in college and still use today. The three main three religions; Judaism, Christianity and Islam, along with other philosophical and religious traditions are explained in a clear unbiased way. I, specifically, learned a lot about Taoism, Hinduism and Buddhism. Books of this sort help people understand each others' customs and motives and make tolerance an achievable task instead of an impossible one.

First time user & extremely satisfied!!

What a great deal!! Paid less than $10 for this hard cover, great condition, with shipping!! I will be ordering books in used condition from now on! Thank you... Rosie from Wisconsin

Religions of the World: The Illustrated Guide to Origins, Beliefs, Traditions & Festivals

The book contains colorful photos, appears well organized and thoroughly covers the major religions, in an unbiased manner.

Religions of the World

It is the most concise material I have found on the subject. While in school I used it for a reference book when writing papers, now I read through it when I am unsure about a religious practice. It clarifies any questions you might have on any given (major) religion.

Gorgeous illustrations, easy to understand text

This book is really beautiful! It helps the student and the teacher to explore the great wisdom traditions of the world. The illustrations are plentiful and lovely, the text easy to comprehend. A great book!