How The World Works: Religion: The Rich History Of The World's Major Faiths

by John Hawkins

2021-01-08 08:57:27

''The material creation is only one quarter of the entire cosmos. The eternal spiritual sky is much larger, making up the remaining three-quarters.'' Rig Veda, Chapter 10, Hymn 190For thousands of years, religion has dominated the political, economic... Read more

''The material creation is only one quarter of the entire cosmos. The eternal spiritual sky is much larger, making up the remaining three-quarters.'' Rig Veda, Chapter 10, Hymn 190

For thousands of years, religion has dominated the political, economic, and sociological history of mankind - and continues to do so today. This book looks at the fascinating stories of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism, and examines the way in which they express themselves in the modern world.

Topics include:

. The Crusades
. The Palestinian/Israeli conflict
. The Reformation in Europe
. The Holocaust
. The Shi''a and Sunni divide
. The life of Buddha
. The Hare Krishna movement
. Guru Nanak and the spiritual teaching of Sikhism

Beautifully illustrated throughout

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Book Details

File size8.98 X 6.42 X 0 in
Print pages208
PublisherARCTURUS PUBLISHING LIMITED
Publication date February 15, 2019
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9781788883511

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