World Religions Set

What are the great religions? When did they come into being, and how are they practiced today? How much influence do they exert on the conduct of individuals and nations? The books in the engaging World Religions series are specifically designed to address such questions in clear, accessible language. They offer young adults a concise, current, and very readable survey of the world's great religions. Each of the updated and revised volumes features a final chapter that provides new information, issues, and statistics, giving an accurate description of the current state of the religion. Photographs have been updated throughout each volume, and all content has been modified to reflect any changes that have occurred, making these references ideal resources for finding information from the past to the present. Rigorously nonsectarian, the World Religions series offers an objective survey of the major spiritual traditions, including: Historical origin Organizational structure Geographical distribution Rituals and ceremonies Current activities Fundamental beliefs Population of believers Cultural contributions Sacred sites.World Religions Set, was published 2004 under ISBN 9780816060603 and ISBN 0816060606.