Books in Major World Religions series

Surveys the history, topography, people, and culture of Ireland, with emphasis on its current economy, industry, and place in the political world

Describes the origins, principal teachings, scriptures, important figures, historical events, holidays, places of worship, and community life of Christianity.

Provides a history of the Catholic and Orthodox faith, tracing its history, growth, and customs from past to present.

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A young Baptist girl introduces the history, beliefs, and practices of this Christian religion.

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An overview of Islam chronicling the religion's impact historically and in the modern world and discussing its origins, basic beliefs, structure, places of worship, and rites of passage

Discusses the historical origins, teachings, practices, persecution, spread, and challenges of Judaism.

This book not only offers historical and biographical information related to the development of Buddhism as an important world religion but also provides details regarding how modern Buddhists practice their faith.

An overview of the history, geography, economy, government, people, and culture of Japan

World Religions is a series that introduces pupils at Key Stages 2 to 3 to the major religions practised in the world today. This book gives a picture of what it means to be a Hindu today, in India and in the West.'