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Comparative Religion For Dummies

Comparative Religion For Dummies


By William P. Lazarus, Mark Sullivan

ISBN: 978-0-470-23065-7
Format: Paper
Pages: 384 Pages
Pub. Date: April 2008

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Understand the beliefs, customs, and rituals of each faith

The fun and easy way(r) to know the common elements of these widespread religions

Want to know more about the faiths of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam? This plain-English guide traces their evolution from their commonorigin - Abraham - and explains their different, yet linked, beliefs.You'll see how each religion developed, endured setbacks, and became a fixture in modern society - and you'll learn how members havedeveloped similar approaches to worship.

Discover:
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How the belief in one God originated
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The roots of Abraham's family tree
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The sacred texts of each faith
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Major similarities and differences
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How these religions influenced the world
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