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Barron's compact studies of world religions volume 272
Publisher
Barron's Educational Series, inc
Pub. Date
[1968]
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Silver Burdett Co
Pub. Date
1982.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the history, principles, and customs of Islam, including the life of Muhammad, a discussion of the Koran and the five pillars of Islam, and the efforts of Islamic countries to remain traditional in a modern world.
8) Christianity
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Series
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Facts on File
Pub. Date
[1991]
Language
English
Description
Discusses the world's most widespread religion.
9) Hinduism
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Language
English
Description
Discusses the history, beliefs, and traditions of Hinduism, dispelling misconceptions and providing understanding of the interconnection of religion and politics in India, the problems facing Hindu communities around the world and American movements in Hinduism.
10) Judaism
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English
Description
An account of the history and rituals of Judaism, examining such areas as sacred use of the Hebrew language and the role of the faith in establishing the contemporary nation of Israel.
13) Buddhism
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Facts on File
Pub. Date
1993.
Language
English
Description
Presents the story of Buddhism's origins and growth through the centuries, discussing its basic philosophy and the evolution of the three major schools of Buddhist thought.
14) Confucianism
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Series
Publisher
Facts on File
Pub. Date
[1993]
Language
English
Description
Describes how the teachings of Confucius evolved from a social order to a religion, infusing all phases of Chinese life for 2000 years.
17) Judaism
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English
Description
An overview of the beliefs and customs of Judaism, including an introduction to sacred texts, a history of the religion, important holidays, and worship practices around the world.
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English
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Description
Presents the history of the Native American religions, starting from their roots as tribal religions, and then details the detrimental effects of European colonization, the annihilation of the Native Americans that threatened the religions, and their restoration in the 20th 20th century
19) Shinto
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Series
Publisher
Facts on File
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history of the Shinto religion in Japan, describing its origins, basic beliefs, rituals, and festivals, and its place in Japanese society.
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