Books in Qeb World of Faiths series

Six studies of six faiths. The World Religions series explores the major religions of our world today. Focusing on the six main religions: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism, each title looks first at one person's experience, and then examines the facts, arguments and opinions from around the globe. Special debate panels, supported by a wealth of resource material, invite the reader to discuss the issues that are currently shaping our world. Young readers will learn about their own faiths and will receive answers to important questions such as: What is Jewish Law? What is enlightenment? Do Sikhs believe in an afterlife? Should we question the truth of religious books such as the Bible? What does the Hindu way of life aim for? These questions and many more are explored in detail, providing readers with a glossary and resource guide for further reading. Written by educators, these books are well researched, carefully written, and are credible resources for young students. Parents will appreciate the open and sensitive treatment of each religion. The World Religions series is an important contribution to helping increase cultural awareness and promote tolerance.

Starting with the origins of Hinduism 4,500 years ago, this book offers an introduction to the numerous religious traditions of the Eastern world. Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Shintoism, Taoism, and Hinduism are all covered. Descriptions and photographs of holy sites, spiritual practices, core beliefs, and religious leaders help World Faiths: Hinduism and other Eastern Religions by Trevor Barnes paint a vivid picture of the multiplicity of religions practiced throughout India and Asia.

Here is a colorful, non-intimidating series that manages to pluck out some of the more interesting aspects of four of the world's great religions. These inexpensive paperback books have the lavish pictorial interest of coffee-table books...This series is particularly well suited for middle school collections where there is a call for comparing religious traditions, but it could be used in high school and public libraries as well. Christianity is practiced by almost one third of the world's population. World Faiths: Christianity by Trevor Barnes tells the story of Jesus Christ, the religion's central figure. It also highlights the many denominations of Christian worship, church history, sacraments, religious leaders and figures, as well as places of worship, missions, and holidays. The lively and accessible text helps make this book an important reference tool about this major global religion in the modern world.