Ries, J

Explores how humans have tried to explain the mystery of infinity and religion since the beginning of time, focusing on the religions of Africa and Australia.

A color-illustrated overview of the first four centuries of Christianity, from the development of the first Christian communities to the end of the ancient world. Includes a glossary and an index.

A color-illustrated overview of the Islamic religion and its culture, which covers such topics as the early spread of Islam, the Koran, Allah, the prophets, the five pillars, and Muslim mysticism. Includes a glossary and an index.

A color-illustrated overview of the Hindu religion, which describes its history and covers such topics as the Veda, the Brahmins, the Upanishads, yoga, bhakti, and the "Bhagavad Gita." Includes a glossary and an index.

A color-illustrated overview of the history and evolution of Catholicism, which covers such topics as the conversion of western Europe, the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, persecution, missions and charity, modern challenges, and the Vatican Council. Includes a glossary and an index.

Presents the history, principles, and various branches of Buddhism, which was founded in India in the sixth century B.C. by Siddhartha Gautama.