Sacred Space: Explore the Sacred Spaces of Five World Religions (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781460975640)

Sacred Space offers an introduction to the five major religions of the world: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Vedantaism, and Buddhism. Beginning with a description of the places of worship, the authors explore what takes place in this space, what it means and what happens in the lives of the people beyond the Sacred Space. This book offers a model for religious groups and communities to explore the sacred space of the other. It aims to promote dialogue, mutual understanding and cooperation in solving the major problems of the world. The authors explain in simple language the faith and the practice of the various religions. This book is unique in that the authors also servwe as guides in visiting the Sacred Spaces of the other faiths. The approach is clear; the language is simple; and the effect is clear. Those who will benefit from this text include individuals who want a brief overview of these five religions, searching lay persons, students in reigious studies and teachers.

Author: Mitch Cohen, Gillian Renault, Plemon T. El-Amin
ISBN-10: 1460975642
ISBN-13: 9781460975640
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 04/21/2011
Pages: 158
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d