Text and accompanying photographs present an account of the history and rituals of Judaism, examining such areas as sacred use of the Hebrew language and the role of the faith in establishing the contemporary nation of Israel.
Text and accompanying photographs describe how the teachings of Confucius evolved from a social order to a religion, infusing all phases of Chinese life for 2000 years.
Presents a survey of the rituals, traditions, and values of Protestantism and discusses its basic tenets, influence on other religions, sacred sites, geographical distribution, and more.
Text and accompanying photographs provide an overview of Islam chronicling the religion's impact historically and in the modern world and discussing its origins, basic beliefs, structure, places of worship, and rites of passage.
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.
