Books in Great Religious Leaders series

Moses was the most important leader in the history of the Jewish people. Thousands of years ago, he rescued them from slavery in Egypt and took them to their 'promised land'. On the way he brought them laws from God, and shaped the religion that is now known as Judaism. This book tells you about the life of Moses, who he was and what he did. It explains how Moses affected the Jews, what he taught them and about the sacred books that tell of his life and teaching. Four stories of key moments in Moses' life are also retold; his birth, the burning bush, the parting of the Red Sea and receiving the Ten Commandments. There is also information on Jewish sacred places, days and festivals, and how Moses' influence on Judaism has lasted to the present day.

Guru nanak was born in northern india in the fifteenth century he was an ordinary person who, as he grew up, started to question the religions he saw around him, hinduism and islam instead, he chose a different way where everyone worships the one god and is respected as an equal as he got older guru nanak travelled and taught, attracted followers, and founded the religion known as sikhism this book tells you all about the life of the guru nanak, who he was and what he did it explains his ideas, about the other sikh gurus who followed him, and how their teaching is written down in the sikh holy book four key moments in his life are also retold: his birth, two stories about his travels and his followers, and his death there is also information on sacred places, festivals and how the gurus teaching has lasted to the present day

Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world. No single person founded it. But over the centuries many religious thinkers developed the Hindu way of life. Hindus believe that Krishna is the Supreme Being, who lived on earth as a man to save people from evil. This book tells you all about Krishna, who he was, how he grew up and what he did. It explains his teaching, how it is written down in Hindu sacred texts, and how Hindus worship Krishna as a god of love. Four stories retell key moments in his life: from his birth to his childhood antics, his marriage, his reign as a prince and his achievements, to finally how he died. There is also information on Krishna and food, places that are sacred to him, festivals, and how his influence on Hinduism has lasted to the present day.

Jesus was born in what is present-day Israel. Although his birth was marked by angels and kings, he lived an ordinary life until the age of about thirty. He then started to teach about God and how people should live their lives. As well as attracting many followers, he made many enemies. After only three years or so, he was arrested, tried and put to death by the Roman rulers. Later, his teachings developed into the religion now known as Christianity.This book tells you all about Jesus, who he was and what he did. It explains his teaching and how it is written down in the Christian Bible. Four key moments in his life are also retold: his birth, his teachings, the Last Supper and the Resurrection.There is also information on sacred places, festivals and how Jesus' teaching has endured to the present day.