religious life and customs

Examines the history and culture of ancient Mesopotamia, with detailed maps, photography, and illustrations describing Mesopotamian society and everyday life,rulers and Mesopotamian law, and contributions such as the plow, pottery wheel, copper and bronze smithing, writing and mathematics.

Describes Native American beliefs and practices; Native American influences on American culture, social issues, and politics; and important Native American figures and historical events.

Joe Mackall recounts the experiences he has had while living surrounded by the Swartzentruber Amish community in Ashland County, Ohio, for the last sixteen years.

A guide to the Indian Buddhist goddesses, explaining their importance in Buddhist thought and practice, their histories, legends, and artistic portrayals, and the character, powers, and practice traditions they represent.

A collection of photographs chronicling the economic struggle and social dislocation of rural life during the Great Depression.

An Ethiopian retelling of the events surrounding the birth of Jesus illustrated with traditional works of art.

The author shares the stories of his visits to religious attractions found along the roadways of the U.S., describing each site, and sharing insights he gained on religious faith and imagination from his conversations with their creators.

Describes a variety of holiday celebrations in Southeast Asia, including Thailand's Elephant Round-Up, Singapore's Moon Cake Festival, and the Vietnamese New Year.

Explores the spirituality of native Latin American cultures, discussing the beliefs and customs of people in Northwestern Mexico, the Central Valley of Mexico, Southern Mexico and Central America, the Caribbean, South America, and the Amazon.