The Lion Encyclopedia of World Religions

Touches of storytelling, prayers, extracts from scriptures, illustrations, maps, and facts create an engaging reference work which gives an excellent grounding in the varieties of faith practiced in the world Combining accurate and concise information with elements of storytelling and discovery, this one-stop guide to the world's most prominent religions is the perfect resource for young, inquiring minds. The fundamental beliefs and tenets of all Ibrahamic, Eastern, East Asian, and modern religions—including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism, and the Baha'i faith—are addressed in full, and details of the religions' stories, prayers, and people are also included. Lavishly illustrated and entirely unbiased in content, this is an engaging look at religions past and present.