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3) Mythology
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Surveys the treatment of gods, goddesses, the heavens, creation, death, and evil as expressed in various mythologies around the world.
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Surveying the world's religions, from Buddhism to Zoroastrianism, and providing succinct yet thought-provoking insight into the philosophy and practices of each, The Religions Book is ideal for anyone seeking to gain a better understanding of the world's religions. With intriguing artwork, flow charts, and diagrams, complex world religions are made accessible in this comprehensive guide"--
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Who believes what: The big book of world religions introduces young readers to the five major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, in a simple, visually engaging book that combines a search-and-find aspect with thoroughly researched information about the histories, places of worship, festivals and celebrations, gods, and religious leaders and more of each major religion. Each religion is introduced in a double-page spread...
Author
Series
Publisher
Baker Academic
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"This masterful survey of world religions presents a clear and concise portrait of the history, beliefs, and practices of Eastern and Western religions. The new edition contains added material and has been revised throughout. The authors, both respected scholars of world religions, have over fifty years of combined teaching experience. Their book is accessibly written for introductory classes, can be easily adapted for one- or two-semester courses,...
Author
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Formats
Description
In this sweeping narrative that takes us from the Stone Age to the Information Age, Robert Wright unveils an astonishing discovery: there is a hidden pattern that the great monotheistic faiths have followed as they have evolved. Through the prisms of archaeology, theology, and evolutionary psychology, Wright's findings overturn basic assumptions about Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and are sure to cause controversy. He explains why spirituality...
Author
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
Buddha and Christ, perhaps the two most pivotal figures in the history of humankind, each left behind a legacy of teachings and practices that have shaped the lives of billions of people over two millennia. If they were to meet on the road today, what would each think of the other's spiritual views and practices? In this classic text for spiritual seekers, Thich Nhat Hanh explores the crossroads of compassion and holiness at which the two traditions...
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
Español
Description
"Conoce la historía de las grandes religiones del mundo y sus principales enseñanzas a través de sus textos sagrados, sus objetos de culto, su arquitectura y su arte. Descubre los orígenes de las tradiciones culturales y de los dogmas religiosos clave, y examina las similitudes y diferencias de los credos antiguos y actuales. Escrita con claridad y sensibilidad, esta fascinante guía ilustrada ofrece información detallada sobre los principales...
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