A world of religions
About Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Jainism,... With detailed notes on sacred texts, religious art objects, paintings and architecture
This book explains the world's major religions through detailed annotations of sacred texts, religious artifacts, paintings, and architecture.
You will learn about the central figures and their teachings of each religion and you will gain a complete picture of each religion through an analysis and explanation of the most important teachings and events.
You will learn about the similarities and differences between the beliefs of ancient times and modern religions. The beliefs and teachings, the lives of the founders, the principles and practices of each religion are discussed in detail.
Finally, you will gain insight into the beliefs behind each faith. The spirituality and meaning of the different ways of worship are explained with symbolic images and pictures.
The Dutch edition of this book was advised by Prof.Adelbert Denaux (KU Leuven)