12 major world religions the beliefs, rituals, and traditions of humanity's most influential faiths

For billions of people, having a religious belief system provides purpose in life. For some, religion serves as a guide for moral behavior. Studies have shown even children maintain a natural intuitiveness about the origins of the world. Today's world is one in which our understanding of world relig...

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Main Author: Boyett, Jason (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Berkeley, CA : Zephyros Press, [2016]
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Summary:For billions of people, having a religious belief system provides purpose in life. For some, religion serves as a guide for moral behavior. Studies have shown even children maintain a natural intuitiveness about the origins of the world. Today's world is one in which our understanding of world religions is both understatedly important, as well as increasingly complex. After many years of exploring the foundations of various world religions, Jason Boyett has written this comprehensive yet easy-to-understand exploration of the twelve major world religions through a meticulous, yet unbiased lens. 12 Major World Religions offers an impartial look at where each of these belief systems intersects, how they differ, and why some have been or are currently misunderstood. Whether religion is a part of your life or not, 12 Major World Religions will expand your understanding of the prominent belief systems in today's world beyond the scope of The Big 7, with detailed explorations of Baha'i, Jainism, Shinto, and more.
Physical Description:300 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 286-291) and index.
ISBN:9781623156923
1623156920
Author Notes:Jason Boyett is the author of several books about faith, history, and culture, including Pocket Guide to the Apocalypse, Pocket Guide to the Afterlife, and Lust, Chaos, War, and Fate-Greek Mythology: Timeless Tales from the Ancients. A passionate student of religion, he lives in Texas and has written for publications as varied as The Guardian, Paste, and American Cowboy.