Religions of the world

Explores the history of the world from the perspective of Judaism, one of the oldest surviving religions, examining Jewish culture, looking at the religion's sacred texts and holidays, and discussing the two centers of Jewish life--the synagogue and the home.

Explores the history of the world from the perspective of Islam, explaining Islamic culture through the daily life and rituals of Muslims around the world, and chronicling Islam's rise of the Ottoman Empire between the ninth and twelfth centuries to the twentieth.

Explores the history of the world from the perspective of Hinduism, one of the oldest and largest religions, discussing its origins, rituals and customs, and impact on literature.

Explores the history of the world from the perspective of Buddhism, discussing the religion's philosophy and beliefs, looking at the life of Buddhist founder Siddhartha Gautama, and examining the spread of the religion throughout the world.

This book discusses Hinduism throughout the world, tracing its history in specific locations from its origins to the early twenty-first century and includes comments from religious leaders, a look at holy sites, and information on Hindu celebrations.

Introduces the basics of Rastafarianism through the eyes of a child of living in Brooklyn after his parents emigrated from Jamaica where the religion began in 1930.

Archival footage, artifacts and interviews on ancient history of Native Americans and how environment, the economy influenced their culture and spiritual life. Explore customs and rituals in diverse tribal cultures. (50 min.).

Explores the cultural diversity of Africa through its many religions, traditional and neo-traditional African, Christainity, and Islam. Also examines how African-American Christianity, Haitian Voodoo and Cuban Santeria have been influenced by Christianity and traditional African religions.

Introduces the ancient religion of Judaism through the eyes of a Jewish child living in St. Louis.

Mona, a member of the Bah?a?i Faith, describes her religion's history, practices, and beliefs.