Eyewitness Companions: Religions: Beliefs, Ceremonies, Festivals, Gods, Sacred Places

Eyewitness Companions: Religions: Beliefs, Ceremonies, Festivals, Gods, Sacred Places

by PhilipWilkinson (Author)

Synopsis

Everything you want to know about the world's religions: from beliefs and ceremonies to gods and sacred textsFrom Hinduism to Zoroastrianism take an in-depth look at all the major global religions, past and present. Discover how each religion started, exploring their origins and history, from the moment of its founding to its spread across the world today. Find out all about the Gods and prophets from a comprehensive who's who profiling deities and holy figures of each faith. Plus learn about the religious practices and traditions of each belief system, from day-to-day devotions to key events in the religious calendar. An exciting addition to Eyewitness Companions; the visual reference series covering favourite hobbies and pastimes from Whisky and Opera to Horse Riding.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 352
Edition: 1
Publisher: DK
Published: 01 Aug 2008

ISBN 10: 1405328150
ISBN 13: 9781405328159

Media Reviews
Eyewitness Companions offer an essential reference library, perfect for novices or anyone who just wants to know more about their favourite pastime. * Heyday *
Eyewitness Companions offer an essential reference library, perfect for novices or anyone who just wants to know more about their favourite pastime. * Heyday *
Author Bio
Philip Wilkinson has more than 50 titles to his credit in the fields of history, religion, mythology, and the arts, including DK's Illustrated Dictionaries of Religion and Mythology, Eyewitness Companion: Mythology and A Celebration of Customs and Rituals of the World, which was endorsed by the United Nations.