Author: Jennifer GlossopPublisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 1554539811
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Children's and educational.
The Everything World's Religions Book
Author: Kenneth ShoulerPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440500363
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
An easy-to-use and comprehensive guide that explores the intriguing dogma and rituals, cultural convictions, and often-checkered backgrounds and histories of the world's religions.
Larson's Book of World Religions and Alternative Spirituality
Author: Bob LarsonPublisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 9780842364171
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 596
Book Description
In this indispensable reference tool for parents, students, and pastors alike, Larson analyzes dozens of world religions and spiritual movements from Islam to UFOs, New Age movements to witchcraft. This volume helps address tough questions from a biblical perspective.
The Message and the Book
Author: John BowkerPublisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300179294
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Grand in its sweep, this survey of the sacred writings of the major religions of the world offers a thoughtful introduction to the ideas and beliefs upon which great faiths are built. Under the expert guidance of John Bowker, a religious scholar and author of international stature, readers explore the key texts of Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Jain, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, Confucian, Daoist, and Shinto traditions. The author discusses some 400 books, among them such well-known sacred texts as the Bible and the Quran, but also spiritual writings by theologians, philosophers, poets, and others. Bowker provides clear and illuminating commentary on each text, describing the content and core tenets of the work and quoting pertinent passages. He also sets the writings in religious and historical contexts, showing how they have influenced—and in many cases continue to influence—artistic, musical, literary, and political traditions. The Message and the Book is essential reading for anyone who wishes to understand the meaning and the deep significance of primary religious texts of civilizations around the globe.
Three World Religions, Pupil Edition, Grade 1
Author: Publisher: Core Knowledge Programs
ISBN: 9780769050065
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Individual books for each unit build important social studies concepts through on-level text and strong visual images. May be purchased as a single copy or in packs of six copies of the same title.The Student Package includes 1 copy of all 8 Student BookThe Teacher Package includes 1 copy of all 8 Teacher Guides plus a FREE Teacher Binder
World Religions
Author: John BowkerPublisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780789496768
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Evolution of Major Faiths World Religions looks at the beliefs and practices of many different religions, from the ancient Egyptians to Zoroastrianism -- the oldest "living" religion -- and the great faiths practiced 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 artifacts. The distinctive identities of different faiths are explored in World Religions by studying the main principles and thinking of each religion. The book's superb reproduction allows 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. Book jacket.
History of the World in 1000 Objects
Author: DKPublisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 0241187869
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
A treasure trove of human creativity from around the world History of the World in 1000 Objects takes a fresh look at world history, viewing cultures and early civilizations through the objects that they created. Humanity is defined by our talent for making things from everyday objects to inventions that changed the world. From a Viking wooden comb to a 1950s fridge-freezer you can uncover what the people's priorities were at the time from what they created. Each culture's objects are grouped under key themes, from art to the history of technology and together build a story that gives real insight into civilization, plus the accessible visual approach to history makes it easy to compare how people lived at different times and in different parts of the world. The objects, from swords and spears to astrolabes and maritime atlases, are showcased through stunning photography from around the world. Celebrate our extraordinary legacy of creativity with History of the World in 1000 Objects.
The Origins of Religions
Author: Julien RiesPublisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
The Origins of Religions opens with a look at prehistoric man's first steps on the planet, then moves on to examine the cultic rituals, artistic expression, and expanding mythology that developed throughout the Paleolithic and Neolithic epochs.
Exploring the Religions of Our World
Author: Nancy ClemmonsPublisher:
ISBN: 9781594711268
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Expands students' understanding of their own religious history and practice by examining other religions of the world. Each religion is introduced with a brief history, and explored through each religion's scripture or major writings, beliefs and practices, and sacred spaces and times.
5 Language Visual Dictionary
Author: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, IncPublisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
A vocabulary guide that presents color photos of everyday objects and tasks with labels in English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian, grouping words and phrases in fifteen categories, including health, food, and leisure.
