How the World Works: Religion: The rich history of the world's major faiths (How the World Works, 2)
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ISBN: 1788883519 / Publisher: Arcturus, February 2019
'The material creation is only one quarter of the entire cosmos. The eternal spiritual sky is much l...
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'The material creation is only one quarter of the entire cosmos. The eternal spiritual sky is much larger, making up the remaining three-quarters.' Rig Veda, Chapter 10, Hymn 190For thousands of years, religion has dominated the political, economic, and sociological history of mankind - and continues to do so today. This book looks at the fascinating stories of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism, and examines the way in which they express themselves in the modern world.Topics include:• The Crusades • The Palestinian/Israeli conflict • The Reformation in Europe • The Holocaust • The Shi'a and Sunni divide • The life of Buddha • The Hare Krishna movement • Guru Nanak and the spiritual teaching of SikhismBeautifully illustrated throughout Accessible text - ideal for adults and teenagers. Attractive layout, with many features, including information boxes, photographs and maps. Tells the stories of the world's major faiths - their early history and the different traditions and movements of each one.
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