{"product_id":"the-handy-religion-answer-book-paperback","title":"The Handy Religion Answer Book - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Renard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn engaging question-and-answer guide to the world's major religions.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Why do conflicts in the name of God persist--even though religious scholars agree that all great religions are based on love, not carnage? What do different faiths have to say about God? About the afterlife? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The spiritual world we live in today is a diverse and sometimes highly individualized mixture of religious practices and beliefs. The physical world is a much smaller place, often secular in appearance but still very much fueled by religious beliefs and conflict in the name of God. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Handy Religion Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is an easy-to-use comparative guide for anyone seeking a greater understanding of the world's religious beliefs, customs, and practices. It provides solid descriptions of major beliefs and rituals worldwide, affording the reader an understanding of contemporary religion. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This book contains detailed descriptions of the history, beliefs, symbols, rituals, observations, customs, membership, leaders, and organization of the world's eight major religious traditions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Clearly and eloquently written by a scholar with over 40 years of study and teaching experience, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Handy Religion Answer Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is an engaging guide for anyone seeking basic religious literacy and intellectual history. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This handy primer contains a wealth of information and answers more than 1,000 questions, such as ...\u003ci\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is the significance of the Star of David? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow did so many different Christian churches come into being? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the importance of the month of Ramadan? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is an ayatollah? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo Taoists believe in heaven and hell? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the main Islamic notions of the afterlife? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho is the Dalai Lama and why is he important to so many Buddhists?\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Plus, it includes questions concerning religion and violence and suborganizations that claim affiliation with the major faith communities. A glossary of religious terminology and maps of the general coverage areas for each religion are also included. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Enlightening and educational, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Handy Religion Answer Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e clears up misinformation and misconceptions, and helps explain cultural and historical differences, providing the reader with a comprehensive understanding of the world's great religions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Renard, PhD, is a professor in the department of theological studies at Saint Louis University. He is the author of several books, including \"Friends of God: Islamic Images of Piety, Commitment, and Servanthood\"; \"Islam and Christianity: Theological Themes in Comparative Perspective\"; and \"Tales of God's Friends: Islamic Hagiography in Translation.\" He lives in St. Louis, Missouri.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 544\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 9.2 x 7.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760498311456,"sku":"9781578593798","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8017148b96bf024de9114cbd77dad263.webp?v=1780181586","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-handy-religion-answer-book-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}