
A Spectator's Guide to World Religions
An introduction to the big five
John Dickson(Author)
Lion Books (Publisher)
Published on 18. April 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-7459-5308-3 (ISBN)
Description
The world is a very religious place. Wherever you look, people are worshipping, praying, believing, following, even dying for their faith. But are all faiths the same? Do they all call on the same God using different names? Are their beliefs and practices simply cultural expressions of the same spiritual longings? In this timely book, John Dickson presents each of the world's major religions in its best light. He carefully outlines the history, belief systems and spiritual practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam so that the interested 'spectator' can explore their similarities and differences. For sceptics, believers and students of religion the book provides a fair and friendly introduction to this ultimate subject.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
SPCK Publishing
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7459-5308-3 (9780745953083)
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John Dickson i s an historian, musician and bestselling author. He is an Honorary Associate in the Department of Ancient History, Macquarie University (Sydney) where he also teaches a course on world religions. He lives in Sydney with his family and spends his time researching, writing and speaking about life's big questions.