Provides an introduction to Hinduism, explaining what it is, the origins of the faith, how Hindus live and worship, how the religion has changed over time, and the challenges facing Hindus in the twenty-first century. Includes a look at the life of a Hindu teenager in England.
Examines the origins, development, beliefs, and forms of Christianity, looks at how Christians worship and celebrate their faith, discusses the Christian response to modern issues, and includes the testimony of a Christian teen.
Provides an introduction to Buddhism, explaining what Buddhists believe, the origins of the faith, how Buddhists live and worship, the main types of Buddhism, and the challenges facing Buddhists in the twenty-first century. Includes a look at the life of a Buddhist family in England.
Examines the history and origin of Buddhism; discusses its founders, ideals, and modern challenges; and includes a time line, quick facts, a glossary, and a list of print and Internet resources.
Examines the history and origin of Hinduism; discusses its sacred texts, beliefs, rituals, festivals, and modern challenges; and includes a time line, quick facts, a glossary, and a list of print and Internet resources.
Explores the origins and history, basic tenets and beliefs, organizations and structure, practices, and influence of Roman Catholicism, and considers the role of the Catholic Church in the modern world.
Explores the history and origins, basic tenets and beliefs, organization, traditions, customs, rites, and societal and historical influences of Hinduism, and discusses the impact of the faith system on the modern world.
Explores the history and origins, basic tenets and beliefs, organization, traditions, customs, rites, and influences of Protestantism, and discusses the role of the faith system in the modern world.
Explores the many manifestations of African religious belief and their expressions, in the past and in the present, as well as the hopes for the future.
Explores all aspects of the Baha'i faith, from the original s of its founder, Baha'u'llah, to the modern-day communities that exist in 236 countries and territories throughout the world.
