Books in World Religions series

Dating back about 4,000 years, Judaism is the world’s oldest monotheistic religion, meaning its followers worship only one god. It began at a time when people worshiped many gods. The world’s Jews have maintained their strong traditions and intense faith, even under severe oppression. Learn more about the rich history and traditions of Judaism and how the religion fits into today’s world in Judaism, part of the World Religions series.

Praise for the previous edition:"...excellent organization and clear writing are the hallmarks of this text...This book will be especially useful for schools in which world religions are taught or in any library in which religion is a popular topic."—School Library JournalThe youngest of the world religions, the Baha'i Faith is also one of the fastest growing, having increased from 200,000 followers worldwide in 1950 to more than 5 million members today. Founded in 1863, this religion's essential belief centers around the unity of all religions and the abolition of racial, class, and religious prejudices. This volume explores all aspects of the Baha'i Faith, from the original teachings of its founder, Baha'u'llah, to the modern-day communities that exist in 236 countries and territories throughout the world. All material in this volume has been updated to reflect the most current information. Coverage includes:al-Kitab al-Aqdas (The Most Holy Book of Baha'u'llah)The roots and spread of the Baha'i FaithBeliefs and teachingsWorship and rites of passageThe future of the Baha'i Faith.