World religions (Facts on File)
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1) Islam
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Understanding Islam provides a succinct, authoritative, and accessible introduction to one of the world's great religious traditions. The subjects covered include: the Prophet and his teachings; the Quran, Hadith, and Sharia law; the history of the Islamic empire; madrasas and jihad; Shia and Sunni Islam; the Five Pillars; art and divinity; Mecca, mosques, and mihrahs; angels, jinns, and holy men; and secular nationalism and Islamic revivalism. The...
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Buddhism
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Protestantism
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African religion
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5) Confucianism
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[1993]
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Describes how the teachings of Confucius evolved from a social order to a religion, infusing all phases of Chinese life for 2000 years.
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c2009
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Presents the history of the Native American religions, starting from their roots as tribal religions, and then details the detrimental effects of European colonization, the annihilation of the Native Americans that threatened the religions, and their restoration in the 20th 20th century.
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Shinto
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Sikhism
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Taoism
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10) Zoroastrianism
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c2004
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Zoroastrianism flourished in ancient Persia during the time of the Persian Empire. Learn about its history and beliefs.
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Baha'i Faith
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12) Hinduism
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[1991]
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Presents the history, customs, and beliefs of Hinduism, describing the mysteries and myths that sustained its growth over the centuries.
13) Judaism
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[1991]
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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.
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