An excellent introduction to the world's religions for readers aged eight and over, presented in a clear 'Question and Answer' format, with easy-to-follow maps and diagrams throughout and a comprehensive glossary of new words. The book explores each of the world's major religions -- Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism -- plus the religions of China and Japan, and explains their histories, rituals and beliefs, festivals and holy days. The clear, concise text is illustrated with over 50 colour photographs, and special features include a box on religious festivals throughout the year and information on where the religious peoples of the world are to be found.

 

 

This book features in the following series: Collins Fact Books, Religions Of the World .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 1999 by HarperCollins Publishers .

Dr. Douglas Palmer is a science writer and academic currently teaching at Cambridge University. He is the author of several books on science, geology and prehistory.