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  • Taoism

    Hsiao-Lan Hu, William Cully Allen

    Paperback (Chelsea House Pub, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Provides a history of this Chinese religion, discussing scriptures, rituals, worldview, festivals and holidays, and its status in the world today.

  • Islam

    Masoud Kheirabadi

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, March 1, 2004)
    Book by Kheirabadi, Masoud

  • Baha'i Faith

    Paula R. Hartz

    Hardcover (Facts on File, Oct. 1, 2006)
    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.

  • Jamaica

    Frances Wilkins

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Nov. 1, 1998)
    Explores the people, history, culture, land, climate, and economy of Jamaica, one of the group of West Indies islands discovered and named by Christopher Columbus in 1494
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  • Hinduism

    Dilip Kadodwala

    Library Binding (Thomson Learning, Aug. 1, 1995)
    An overview of the Hindu religion, including its history, scriptures, ceremonies, and customs

  • Shinto

    George Williams, Ann Marie B. Bhar, Martin E. Marty

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Oct. 1, 2004)
    Provides a history of the Japanese religion, discussing its worship of spiritual presences known as kami, its emphasis on rituals and festivals, its calendar, and its choice of leaders.

  • Syria

    Martin Mulloy

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Nov. 1, 1998)
    Explores the people, history, culture, land, climate, and economy of Syria, a battleground of empires and a country still in the early stages of independence
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  • Hinduism

    Madhu Bazaz Wangu

    Hardcover (Facts on File, Oct. 1, 1991)
    Presents the history, customs, and beliefs of Hinduism, describing the mysteries and myths that sustained its growth over the centuries.

  • Judaism

    Ian Graham

    Library Binding (Paw Prints 2008-05-09, May 9, 2008)
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  • Sikhism

    Kanwaljit Kaur-Singh

    Library Binding (Thomson Learning, Oct. 1, 1995)
    Discusses the origins of Sikhism as an attempt to reconcile the beliefs of Muslims and Hindus, the conflicts it has faced over the centuries, and recent developments
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  • Islam

    Khadijan Knight

    Library Binding (Thomson Learning, Oct. 1, 1995)
    An overview of Islam chronicles the religion's impact historically and in the modern world and discusses its origins, basic beliefs, structure, places of worship, and rites of passage

  • Ghana

    Jeanie M. Barnett

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Oct. 1, 1997)
    Surveys the history, topography, people, and culture of Ghana, with emphasis on its current economy, industry, and place in the political world
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