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1) African religions: a very short introduction

Author

Olupona, Jacob K

2) Astrology and cosmology in the world's religions

Author

Campion, Nicholas

3) buddha in your rearview mirror a guide to practici

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4) Buddhism

Author

Landaw, Jonathan

Series

For dummies

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Your hands-on guide to this widely practiced and ancient religion Buddhism, one of the world's most widely practiced religions, is a fascinating yet complex eastern religion that is rapidly spreading throughout western civilization. What does it mean to be a Buddhist? What are the fundamental beliefs and history behind this religion? Buddhism For Dummies explores these questions and more in this updated guide to Buddhist culture. You'll gain an understanding...

5) The Cambridge illustrated history of religions

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Cambridge illustrated history

6) Celebrating the Jewish year

Author

Steinberg, Paul

7) Christendom: the triumph of a religion, AD 300-1300

Author

Heather, Peter

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"A major reinterpretation of the religious superstate that came to define both Europe and Christianity itself, by one of our foremost medieval historians. In the 4th century AD, a new faith grew out of Palestine, overwhelming the paganism of Rome, and resoundingly defeating a host of other rival belief systems. Almost a thousand years later, all of Europe was controlled by Christian rulers, and the religion, ingrained within culture and society, exercised...

8) The compact guide to world religions

9) The compact guide to world religions

Author

O'Callaghan, Sean

10) The complete illustrated guide to Hinduism: a comprehensive guide to Hindu history and philosophy, its traditions and practices, rituals and beliefs, with more than 470 magnificent photographs

Author

Rasamandala Das

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A highly readable illustrated introduction to Hindu history, thought, spirituality and practice around the world.

11) concise history of world religions an illustrated

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12) Discovering God: the origins of the great religions and the evolution of belief

Author

Stark, Rodney

13) Eternal life: a new vision : beyond religion, beyond theism, beyond heaven and hell

Author

Spong, John Shelby

14) The faith club: a Muslim, a Christian, a Jew-- three women search for understanding

Author

Idliby, Ranya

15) Faith versus fact: why science and religion are incompatible

Author

Coyne, Jerry A

16) from eden to exile unraveling mysteries of the bib

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17) A God that could be real: spirituality, science, and the future of our planet

Author

Abrams, Nancy Ellen

18) Hinduism

Author

Wangu, Madhu Bazaz

Series

World religions

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Presents the history, customs, and beliefs of Hinduism, describing the mysteries and myths that sustained its growth over the centuries.

19) Hinduism: an introduction

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Kāniṭakara, Hemanta

Series

Teach yourself books

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"Hinduism, with its rich variety of religious traditions, can often be hard to define. 'Hinduism--An Introduction' is an informative guide to those traditions and their underlying unity. Covering all important aspects of Hinduism, from deities and temples to mythology and philosophy, as well as what it means to lead a Hindu life, this book will let you discover this fascinating religion and understand its relevance today..."--P. [4] of cover.

20) A history of God: the 4000-year quest of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Author

Armstrong, Karen