Discusses the history of the Shinto religion in Japan, describing its origins, basic beliefs, rituals, and festivals, and its place in Japanese society.

Shinto (WORLD RELIGIONS)

Teen & Young Adult

Hartz, Paula R.

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Describes the beliefs, history, and faith associated with the Baha'i religion, and provides reasons for the faith's growing popularity with not only poor countries, but with wealthier ones as well.

Baha'i Faith (World Religions)

Discusses the history, beliefs, rituals, and renewed interest in Taoism.

Taoism (World Religions)

Discusses the history of the Shinto religion in Japan, describing its origins, basic beliefs, rituals, and festivals, and how it is practiced today.

Shinto (World Religions)

Praise for the previous edition: "...excellent organization and clear writing are the hallmarks of this text...This book will be especially useful for schools in which world religions are taught or in any library in which religion is a popular topic."School Library Journal The youngest of the world religions, the Baha'i Faith is also one of the fastest growing, having increased from 200,000 followers worldwide in 1950 to more than 5 million members today. Founded in 1863, this religion's essential belief centers around the unity of all religions and the abolition of racial, class, and religious prejudices. This volume explores all aspects of the Baha'i Faith, from the original teachings of its founder, Baha'u'llah, to the modern-day communities that exist in 236 countries and territories throughout the world. All material in this volume has been updated to reflect the most current information. Coverage includes:<ul>
<li>al-Kitab al-Aqdas (The Most Holy Book of Baha'u'llah)</li>
<li>The roots and spread of the Baha'i Faith</li>
<li>Beliefs and teachings</li>
<li>Worship and rites of passage</li>
<li>The future of the Baha'i Faith. </li>
</ul>

Native American religions consist of a set of basic attitudes which relate people to their natural surroundings. This third edition presents the history of Native American religions from their roots as tribal religions through the detremental effects of European colonisation to their sudden restoration in the 20th century.

Native American Religions (World Religions)

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Developed in prehistoric times, Shinto is the true expression of what it means to be Japanese. Less a formal religious statement than a deeply ingrained way of life, the rituals, traditions and values of Shinto have both shaped and been shaped by Japanese culture. This third edition examines the basic tenets of Shinto today.

Daoism is one of the great philosophical and religious traditions that grew and flowered in China. Unlike the great Western religions, Daoism has no one God or even a founding prophet. One of its central beliefs is that each person must follow his or her own path to the Dao, or "Way of Life." By being so universal and yet so personal, Daoism has exerted a significant influence on the spiritual life of many cultures both in Asia and throughout the world. Daoism, Third Edition traces the progress of Daoist thought, from the great Daodejing, or "The Book of the Way and Its Power" by Laozi, to the contemporary Tao of Physics by Fritjof Capra. This revised edition also examines the restoration of Daoism under China's religious freedom clause, the slow rebirth of Daoist monasticism, renewed interest in Daoism in China and abroad, and the impact of tourism on the monastic tradition. Coverage includes:
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<li>Meditation and the concept of wuwei
</li>
<li>Daoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism</li>
<li>The growth and spread of religious Daoism</li>
<li>Art and literature within Daoism</li>
<li>Political turbulence in the 20th century.</li>
</ul>

Daoism, Third Edition (World Religions)

O’Brien, Joanne

Zoroastrianism, the smallest of the world's great religions, is also one of the oldest. Founded more than 3,000 years ago by the prophet Zarathustra, it flourished in ancient Persia during the time of the Persian Empire. Scholars have long acknowledged the contributions of Zoroastrianism to other faiths, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism. Concepts such as the notion of one God, heaven and hell, the dualism of good and evil, a savior to come, and everlasting life can trace their roots to the religion of Zarathustra. Zoroastrianism, Third Edition traces the history and beliefs of Zoroastrianism and its followers' determination through centuries of persecution and hardship into the present day. The Iranian and Indian Zoroastrian communities in which the religion has thrived without missionary efforts or vast numbers of believers is also explored. Coverage includes:
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<li>The message of the prophet Zarathustra</li>
<li>The sacred fire</li>
<li>Zoroastrianism throughout history</li>
<li>The Zoroastrian scripture, the Avesta</li>
<li>Rituals, beliefs, and rites of passage</li>
<li>Traditional versus updated Zoroastrianism.</li>
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Shinto (WORLD RELIGIONS)

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