faith

"Set in the years 1950-1970 in a changing America and London, follow[s] two married couples--ministers and academics--whose intricate bonds of faith and friendship, jealousy and understanding, are tested by the birth of an autistic child"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at Judaism, including origins, concepts and customs, and festivals and holidays.

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.

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.

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.

Haven Moore, a high school girl living with her widowed mother and grandmother in Snopes, Tennessee, is plagued by visions of a past life in New York with a boy named Ethan, and when a series of circumstances force her to flee, she heads to the city in search of answers.

An introduction to religion and philosophy, examining global religions such as Christianity, Judaism, and Buddhism, along with other more obscure faiths, and discussing the ideas of philosophers such as Aristotle, Socrates, and Plato, as well as more modern thinkers such as Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, and Kant.

Twelve-year-old Felix's appearance on a television game show reveals that he and his mother have been homeless for a while, but also restores some of his faith in other people.

When her perfectly planned summer of quality time with her parents, her serious boyfriend, and her Bible camp unravels and long-hidden family secrets emerge, Lucy must figure out what she is made of and what grace really means.