Over 7 billion people live on the earth, and 84 percent of them describe themselves as being religious. Few topics incite such passion as religion. What does that mean? Why are humans invested in ideas that may never be proved? Why has religion played such an important role in history? In Comparative Religion: Investigate the World through Religious Tradition, readers seek answers to these questions by comparing and contrasting the cultural, spiritual, and geographical underpinnings of five different religions. By developing a better understanding of the similarities and differences among religions of the world, readers gain a strong foothold in a dialogue that has continued for thousands of years. Combining hands-on activities with theology, history, geography, world cultures, art, and architecture, Comparative Religion encourages deeper understanding of the world's religions. Entertaining graphic art, fascinating sidebars, and links to primary sources bring the topic to life, while key questions reaffirm foundational concepts. Activities include conducting an interview with a rabbi, comparing the story of Abraham and Isaac in three sacred texts, studying the architecture of the National Cathedral in Washington, DC, studying the Hindu practice of yoga and meditation, and examining how religious doctrines shape the behavior of believers.

 

This book is part of a book series called Inquire And Investigate .

This book is aimed at children in secondary school.

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published 2015 by Nomad Press .

Carla Mooney is a writer who has been featured in Golfer Girl, Highlights, and Learning Through History. She lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

This book has the following chapters: Introduction: Religion around the World Chapter 1: Hinduism Chapter 2: Buddhism Chapter 3: Judaism Chapter 4: Christianity Chapter 5: Islam Chapter 6: Many Religions, One World Glossary Resources Index