Understanding world religions

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Understanding Judaism

2019
Explores Judaism, including the origin, some challenges the religion has faced, and more.
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Understanding Christianity

2019
Introduces readers to the basic tenets of Christianity, its origins, and the challenges faced by Christians in the present day.

Understanding Hinduism

2019
Introduces readers to the basic tenets of Hinduism, its origins, and the challenges faced in the present day.

Understanding Buddhism

2019
Buddhism beginnings are discussed, along with core beliefs, common practices, and challenges for the future.

Understanding Islam

2019
Explores the religion Islam, including what the people believe, how to practice the faith, and what rules to live by.

What is Religion? - #577

2006
Teaches about religious diversity and looks at what world religions have in common, like systems of beliefs, special holidays and celebrations, holy writings, and sacred places.

What is Judaism? - #581

2006
Looks at Judaism, its history, its biblical roots, and its rituals. Visits a synagogue to witness a boy preparing for his Bar Mitzvah ceremony. Also visits a family preparing for Passover and contains discussions with rabbis from different branches of Judaism.

What is Hinduism? - #580

2006
Looks at the Hindu faith and its history. Visits a temple to see a Hindu priest performing a prayer ritual and visits a family celebrating the holiday of Diwali.

What is Islam? - #582

2006
Looks at Islam, its history, and its rituals. Visits a mosque to learn about the five pillars and the daily Muslim prayer service of salah. Also visits a family as they celebrate the holiday of Eid al-Fitr.

What is Buddhism? - #579

2006
Looks at Buddhism, its rituals, and its history of over 2,500 years. Follows a family as they visit a Buddhist temple and worship in their home shrine.

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