Religion Book Places, Prophets, Saints, and Seers

Nearly 300 entries provide an encyclopedic view of key religious figures, prophets, deities, places, and scriptures from the major religions of the world. Enhanced with 100 illustrations, this new work offers authoritative information to help students understand the most-asked-about religious topics and learn about religion in various cultures. The book examines the world's major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It also describes spiritual practices that predate organized religion, including: Druidism and goddess worship; Red Paint culture; Native North American spirituality; Ancient Celtic beliefs. The book also travels to holy places such as Jerusalem, Mecca, and Stonehenge. It profiles prophets from the pages of the Bible and Zoroastrian scriptures, including: Jesus; Moses; Siddartha ; Joseph Smith; Paul, the Apostle; Francis of Assisi; and other seers. Timely and accessible, The Religion Book examines the often conflicting theories and interpretations of spiritual and historical matters and provides a basic understanding of the world's religious diversity.Willis, Jim is the author of 'Religion Book Places, Prophets, Saints, and Seers' with ISBN 9780780807228 and ISBN 0780807227.