World religions

著者

• Bowker, John Westerdale

書誌事項

World religions

John Bowker

Dorling Kindersley, 1997

タイトル別名

World religions : the great faiths explored & explained

注記

Includes bibliographical references (p. 195) and index

内容説明・目次

内容説明

World Religions is a refreshing new approach to understanding different faiths. Detailed annotations to stunning illustrations provide intriguing insights into the world's most important religions - offering a deeper appreciation of the beliefs central to each. The Evolution of Major Faiths World Religions looks at the beliefs and practices of many different religions from the ancient Egyptians through to Zoroastrianism - the oldest "living" religion - and the great faiths practised today. Each of the major faiths - Christianity Judaism Hinduism Buddhism Jainism Sikhism and Islam - is examined in detail through its sacred texts epic imagery key beliefs and religious artefacts. Unrivalled Insight The distinctive identities of different faiths are explored in World Religions by studying the main principles and thinking of each religion. The book's generous size and superb reproduction allow the symbolism and meaning in religious imagery and iconography to be revealed in great detail. Accessible and far-reaching World Religions will engage the whole family as much as the serious student.

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詳細情報

• NII書誌ID(NCID): BA32480282
• ISBN:
  • 0751302619
• 出版国コード: uk
• タイトル言語コード: eng
• 本文言語コード: eng
• 出版地: London
• ページ数/冊数: 200 p.
• 大きさ: 36 cm
• 分類:
  • LCC : BL82
  • DC20 : 200
• 件名:
  • LCSH : Religions -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
  • LCSH : Religion -- Handbooks, manuals, etc