religion

Presents volume fourteen of a fourteen-volume series on World Religions exploring the origins of Zoroastrianism by the prophet Zarathushtra in ancient Persia, and discusses its basic concept of one God, heaven and hell, dualism of good and evil, a savior, and life everlasting, and more.

When sixteen-year-old Jason Bock and his friends create their own religion to worship the town's water tower, what started out as a joke begins to take on a power of its own.

Presents volume two of a fourteen-volume series on World Religions exploring the history, basic beliefs, and practices of the Baha'i faith, and discusses their growing numbers and geographic distribution as well as their concerns over social ethics, race relations, and feminist issues.

Presents volume four of a fourteen-volume series on World Religions exploring the origin, development, and traditional beliefs of Catholicism, and discusses the separation of the Eastern and Western churches, central doctrines of Catholic and Orthodox Christianity, and the controversial issues of abortion, birth control, and the priesthood.

Discover what it was like to live in a castle for everyone from the lord and lady to the children of servants.

Presents a collection of essays that examine opposing points of view about paranormal phenomena, including the evidence for paranormal experiences, the reasons that people believe in them, and whether such beliefs conflict with religious beliefs.

Presents a history of ancient Greece and discusses the accomplishments and culture of the people.

In a kingdom dominated by religious intolerance, sixteen-year-old Digger, a street thief, has always avoided attention, but when she learns that her friends are plotting against the throne she must decide whether to join them or turn them in.

An overview of the beliefs and customs of Sikhism, including an introduction to sacred texts, a history of the religion, important holidays, and worship practices around the world.

An overview of the beliefs and customs of Judaism, including an introduction to sacred texts, a history of the religion, important holidays, and worship practices around the world.