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Discusses the history, beliefs, popularity, practices, politics, and challenges of Islam, one of the world's major religions.

Looks at the forgiveness extended to the killer five Amish school children at West Nickel Mines Amish School in Pennsylvania by the Amish community in the midst of deep grief.

"Based on more than two hundred personal interviews with both current and former Scientologists--both famous and less well known--and years of archival research, Lawrence Wright uses his investigative skills to uncover for us the inner workings of the Church of Scientology"--From publisher description.

Traces the history of the Wahhabi, a fundamentalist Islamic sect, exploring their beliefs, actions, impact on world history, and influence on Osama bin Laden and the Taliban.

Provides an overview of Catholicism, describing its history, doctrines, traditions, and place in society, and also covering such topics as the Catholic ministry and conversion rites.

Presents the Jewish Publication Society's edition of the Torah that includes the original translation of the Five Books of Moses written in English.