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"A soul-searching reflection on spirituality . . . Tozer, a beloved, self-taught pastor, implores the reader to let go of material comforts to best cultivate a deeper spiritual life focused on the teachings of Christ"--Amazon.

As one of the world's oldest still practiced religions, Judaism has an illustrious history of fascinating, yet often misunderstood, beliefs and practices. Though it has only fourteen million followers today, Judaism is the basis of the Abrahamic religions, and as such influenced the core teachings of Christianity and Islam. Offers readers a clear, yet thorough survey of Judaism's history, practices, and teachings. The significance of Rosh Hashana, Passover, and other Jewish festivals is covered, as well as cultural movements such as Zionism. Readers will also learn of atrocities carried out against the Jewish people, including the Holocaust, and learn about episodes of Anti-Semitism.

Built around the teachings of the Buddha, who lived in modern-day Nepal about 2,500 years ago, Buddhism is one of the world's largest and oldest spiritual traditions. In addition to its adherents in southern, central, and eastern Asia, today Buddhism has many followers in the Western world who seek through it a peaceful mind, freedom from expectations, and spiritual enlightenment. In this accessible text, the basic beliefs of Buddhism, including the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, are presented.

Over 1,400 years ago, the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad gave way to a community of followers who have since grown to the second-largest religion in the world today. The word "Islam" itself means "submission," and Muslims are those who submit themselves to the teachings of Muhammad and the Koran. Introduces readers to the primary beliefs and practices of a widely misunderstood religion, including the role of prayer, Mecca, and holidays such as Ramadan. In addition to its history, there is a spread dedicated to the important role of Muslim-Americans in U.S. society.

With over two billion adherents worldwide, Christianity is the most widespread religion in the world today. It is also the largest religious group in the United States and Canada. In this accessible, highly illustrated book, the history, teachings, and practices of Christianity are explained. Each of the major periods and branches of Christianity are covered, offering readers a view of the religion's scope and the diverse ways it is celebrated and practiced around the globe.

Introduces readers to the basic tenets of Christianity, its origins, and the challenges faced by Christians in the present day.

A transcendent global tour that explores the sights and sounds of the human condition like nothing you've ever seen or felt before. These are the wonders of a world without words, viewed through man and nature's own prisms of symmetry and more.

A crowd of people gather around a blazing bonfire. They sing and dance to welcome the end of winter and the beginning of spring. The next day, people gather in public spaces and spray each other with water guns and balloons. The water is mixed with colored powder, splashing everyone and creating a sea of colors. This is Holi. It has many names, including the Festival of Colors and the Festival of Love. It is a party that brings everyone together, whether they are friends or strangers, rich or poor. Read more to learn Holi's history and culture.

Dumisa, a young Zulu boy in awe of Nelson Mandela in 1960s South Africa, attempts to emulate his idea of the leader, who he also imagines to be a seducer of women, and when he finally convinces the object of his desire to respond to his advances, Mandela is captured, causing Dumisa to become impotent.

A simple introduction to religions from tribal gods and the ancient religions of Egypt, Greece, and Rome to beginnings and beliefs of such major world religions as Buddhism, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam, Confucianism, and Christianity.