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An engaging and revealing question-and-answer guide to the world's major religions!
Why do conflicts in the name of God persist—even though religious scholars agree that all great religions are based on love, not carnage? What do different faiths have to say about God? About the afterlife?
Taking a close look at the world’s eight major religious traditions—Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto, The Handy Religion Answer Book is an easy-to-use comparative guide for anyone seeking a greater understanding of the world's religious beliefs, customs, and practices! Clearly and eloquently written by a scholar with over 40 years of study and teaching experience, this informative guide is for anyone seeking basic religious literacy. It contains a wealth of information and answers more than 1,000 questions, such as ...
Enlightening and educational, The Handy Religion Answer Book clears up misinformation and misconceptions, and helps explain cultural and historical differences, providing the reader with a comprehensive understanding of the world’s great religions.
“Anyone—student, news junkie or bet-settler—who needs quick access to information about a major religion would do well to have this … book nearby.” —New York Daily News
“A book that is inviting to sit down and read through chapter by chapter.” —St. Louis Post-Dispatch
“Understanding religion … is an important key to understanding human culture and history. . . [T]he average reader … should benefit greatly from this resource.” —About.com
“When done well, [frequently asked questions] provide quick access to informative answers to specific questions. The Handy Religion Answer Book successfully … introduce(s) some of the world’s major religious traditions. This well-priced volume is highly recommended.” —Booklist
“Renard (theological studies, St. Louis U.) offers a reference work on religion arranged in chapters on 8 different faiths. The material proceeds through almost 800 questions and one or two paragraph general answers.” —Book News
“Concise and accessible, this is an outstanding resource for those with a general interest in major religions of the modern world.” —School Library Journal
“[This book] packs a great deal of helpful information into a usable format … [and] provides clear and succinct explanations. … Recommended.” —Choice
“A perfect primer for any general-interest collection wishing a simple question-and-answer format paired with wide-ranging discussions.” —Midwest Book Review