The Atlas of World Religions
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| Rating | : | 4.49 (668 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0872266915 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 64 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. Anita Ganeri is a well-known non-fiction author, with a special interest in the study of religion. Anita has written many titles over various subjects for Watts, including A Year of Festivals, Beliefs and Cultures and most recently titles from the Protecting Habitats series
Ganeri's Atlas does not include a glossary as the other two do, or even a bibliography.Ann G. Special two-page sections highlighting commonalities and differences include "Religious Feast Days," "Priests and Priestesses," "Sacred Texts," "Art and Religion," "Holy Places," "Forms of Worship," and "Tolerance and Intolerance." Various aspects presented in nuggets of text may make it difficult to assemble a complete picture of any one religion. Elizabeth Breuilly's Religions of the World (Facts On File, 1997) is equally information rich with plentiful pictures. From School Library Journal Grade 6-10-A colorful smorgasbord of illustrations enlivens a serious subject. Similar in scope, but offering information in more cohesive blocks is Trevor Barnes's The Kingfisher Book of Religions (1999), generously illustrated with large, dramatic photographs. . Sharply outlined against a white background, maps and photos an
Although intended for children 10 and up, adult readers will also find that this book offers a comprehensive and compelling introduction to world religions and the roles they play in daily life. The content includes the story of the major international faiths, with information on their beginnings, history, gods, goddesses, prophets and key figures, and basic beliefs, as well as their various divisions, sects, and followers today.. In this volume, the focus turns to the religions of the world, highlighting the religious practices and traditions from Eastern and Western cultures