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Religions of the World:

The Illustrated Guide to Origins, Beliefs, Traditions and Festivals
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Facts On File, Incorporated, 1997 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 160 pages
This clear illustrated introduction to the world's religions gives an overview of the major groups. It covers Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Shinto, Taoism, Skhism and Bahai. Each chapter gives beliefs and practices as well as describing major festivals. Religious calendars and population distributions are helpful features. The photographs, maps and charts extend the text of this attractive guide. Recommended for all secondary collections.

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User Review  - Kevin - Goodreads

Great overview of not just the major religions, but minor ones as well. Goes into enough detail about, not just beliefs but things like the texts they consider their canon, sub-sects of the religion, and such. Quite good. Read full review

Review: Religions of the World: The Illustrated Guide to Origins, Beliefs, Traditions & Festivals

User Review  - Jacquelyn Higgins - Goodreads

This beautifully illustrated book brings the world's contemporary religions to life. The major religions of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism are reviewed in detail. Other faiths ... Read full review

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About the author (1997)

Elizabeth Breuilly holds a BA degree in Language from the University of York

Martin Palmer is the director of the International Consultancy on Religion, Education, and Culture (ICOREC), which specializes in religious, environmental, educational, and developmental projects and works with a variety of international organizations, such as the World Wide Fund for Nature, UNESCO, and the World Bank. He is the author of many books on religious topics and one of the foremost translators of ancient Chinese texts, having published translations of the Tao Te Ching, I Ching, Chuang Tzu, and Kuan Yin. A regular broadcaster on BBC TV and radio, Palmer records for them on his frequent visits to China. A leading expert on Taoist ritual, Palmer studied theology at Cambridge, with a special emphasis on Chinese and Japanese studies.

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