Comparative Religion For Dummies

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By William P. Lazarus and Mark Sullivan

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Comparative Religion For Dummies provides an accessible guide to understanding the beliefs, customs, and rituals of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Exploring their common origin in Abraham, the book explains how each faith evolved and became influential in modern society. Readers will learn about the origins of monotheism, sacred texts, and key similarities and differences across these religions.
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This book is ideal for beginners and anyone seeking a clear, straightforward introduction to the major Abrahamic religions. It suits readers interested in religion, spirituality, and cultural studies.

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.

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Comparative Religion For Dummies by William P. Lazarus and Mark Sullivan helps you understand the beliefs, customs, and rituals of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

The guide makes it fun and easy to know the common elements of these widespread religions. If you want to know more about the faiths of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, this plain-English guide traces their evolution from their common origin—Abraham—and explains their different, yet linked, beliefs. You'll see how each religion developed, endured setbacks, and became a fixture in modern society. Moreover, you'll learn how members have developed 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

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470230657

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 April 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 522g

Pages: 384

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Dummies Mark Sullivan Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality William P. Lazarus

About the Author

William P. Lazarus has taught religious history courses for 14 years. Mark Sullivan is a writer and editor who has studied comparative religion and philosophy extensively.