World ReligionsBaffled by Buddhism? Confused by Catholicism? Mystified by Mysticism? World Religions is a beautifully illustrated and annotated guide to world religions: from ancient religions such as Celtic and Norse beliefs to the main faiths of our modern world: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and more. As well as explaining the key practices and figures of each religion, World Religions also explains religious principles such as myth, ritual, The Golden Rule, and what the future holds for religious beliefs and culture. This comprehensive guide is the perfect companion for those beginning their exploration into faith, or for those just needing a quick reference tool. With clarity, insight, and sensitivity, World Religions details the beliefs from Scientology to Zoroastrianism and everything in between. |
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... PROPHET SAMUEL Samuel was the first of the prophets and the last of the judges of Israel , the rulers who were appointed periodically by God to rescue the Israelites from the consequences of their sins . He was told by God to appoint ...
John Bowker. C THE PROPHET MOHAMMED HE PROPHET MOHAMMED was born in Mecca , now Saudia Arabia , Tin 570 CE : as a was ... Prophet's life was bis Night Journey , when he was carried from Mecca to Jerusalem and from there made the Mi'raj ...
... PROPHET The Prophet did not choose a successor The before he died . Over the next 30 years , four men , Abu Bakr ( 632-34 ) , ' Umar ( 634-44 ) , ' Uthman ( 644-56 ) , and ' Ali ( 656-61 ) led the Muslim community as caliphs . Sunni ...
Contents
Introduction | 20 |
The Mother Goddess | 26 |
Kuba Mask from Zaire Routes to Moksha | 38 |
Copyright | |
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