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William P. Lazarus (Author),
Mark Sullivan (Author)
Understand the beliefs, customs, and rituals of each faith
The fun and easy way 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, ‘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:
- How the belief in one God originated
- The roots of Abraham’s family tree
- The sacred texts of each faith
- Major similarities and differences
- How these religions influenced the world
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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 common origin — 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 have developed similar approaches to worship.
THE DUMMIES WAY(R)
Explanations in plain English
“Get in, get out” information
Icons and other navigational aids
Online cheat sheet
Top ten lists
A dash of humor and fun
Discover:
How the belief in one God originated
The roots of Abraham’s family tree
The sacred texts of each faith
Major similarities and differences
How these religions influenced the world
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Author Biography
William P. Lazarus has taught religious history courses for 14 years.
Mark Sullivan is a writer and editor who has studied comparative religion and philosophy extensively.
Number of Pages: 384Dimensions: 0.85 x 9.07 x 7.37 INPublication Date: May 01, 2008
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