Books in World Beliefs and Cultures series

What is the holiest city for Muslims? What are Muslim religious leaders called? Why do Muslims remove their shoes before they enter a mosque? Discover the rich cultural background behind this major world religion. Find out where the Islam religion originated, trace its history, and explore the meanings of its symbols. Explore Islamic holy books and religious teachings. Learn about major festivals, celebrations, and rites of passage. Meet young people from around the world who share their reflections about Islam.

This notable series provides a comprehensive and thoughtful introduction to five of the world's major religions, including their basic beliefs, places of worship, traditions, and common prayers. Interview panels help bring the faiths to life while craft activities add a new dimension to the topic. Each title features an array of colorful photos, maps, and illustrations.

Why do Sikh men wear turbans? What is a guru? What is the symbol of the Sikh religion? Discover the rich cultural background behind this major world religion. Find out where Sikhism originated, trace its history, and explore the meanings of its symbols. Explore the Sikh holy books and religious teachings. Learn about major festivals, celebrations, and rites of passage. Meet young people from around the world who share their reflections about Sikhism.

What holy texts do Christians have in common with Jews? Why is the fish a symbol of Christianity? How did eggs become an important Easter symbol? Discover the rich cultural background behind this major world religion. Find out where Christianity originated, trace its history, and explore the meanings of its symbols. Explore Christian holy books and religious teachings. Learn about major festivals, celebrations, and rites of passage. Meet young people from around the world who share their reflections about Christianity.

This series is a fully updated guide to the world's religions. Each title covers a particular religion including history, sacred texts, festivals and family life. The titles include discussion of contemporary religious issues. It presents points of view of people of the faith from around the world. World maps and timelines place the religion in context.