Religion 101: From Allah to Zen Buddhism, an Exploration of the Key People, Practices, and Beliefs that Have Shaped the Religions of the World
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A fact-filled overview of the world’s major faiths, plus a variety of ancient religions and smaller religious communities.
With so many religions in the world, it isn’t easy to recall each faith’s key influences, spiritual figures, and dogmas. Written in easy-to-understand language, Religion 101 offers a fascinating—and memorable—glimpse at the sacred stories, traditions, and doctrines that have influenced today’s most popular religions.
From Jesus to the Kabbalah to the Buddhist Wheel of Existence, this book provides you with thought-provoking insight into the customs and beliefs of common faiths like Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, and Islam. Inside, you will also discover hundreds of important religious facts, illustrations, and thought puzzles that you won’t be able to find anywhere else. Whether you’re looking to unravel the mysteries of existence and meaning, or just want to learn more about the teachings of Confucius and the concept of karma, Religion 101 has the answers—even the ones you didn’t know you were looking for.
With so many religions in the world, it isn’t easy to recall each faith’s key influences, spiritual figures, and dogmas. Written in easy-to-understand language, Religion 101 offers a fascinating—and memorable—glimpse at the sacred stories, traditions, and doctrines that have influenced today’s most popular religions.
From Jesus to the Kabbalah to the Buddhist Wheel of Existence, this book provides you with thought-provoking insight into the customs and beliefs of common faiths like Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, and Islam. Inside, you will also discover hundreds of important religious facts, illustrations, and thought puzzles that you won’t be able to find anywhere else. Whether you’re looking to unravel the mysteries of existence and meaning, or just want to learn more about the teachings of Confucius and the concept of karma, Religion 101 has the answers—even the ones you didn’t know you were looking for.
- Title: Religion 101: From Allah to Zen Buddhism, an Exploration of the Key People, Practices, and Beliefs that Have Shaped the Religions of the World
- Author: Peter Archer
- Publisher: Adams Media
- Print Publication Date: 2024
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781440572647, 9781440572630, 1440572631, 144057264X
- Resource ID: LLS:9781440572647
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-11-02T06:44:02Z
Peter Archer is the author of The Quotable Intellectual and 500 Foreign Words and Phrases You Should Know to Sound Smart. He received an MA in history from the University of Toledo and an MLlitt in medieval history from the University of St. Andrews, where he wrote his thesis on the writings of St. Bede. He also taught courses on history, humanities, and philosophy at Eastern New Mexico University.