{"product_id":"the-handy-religion-answer-book-john-renard-9781578593798","title":"The Handy Religion Answer Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn engaging question-and-answer guide to the world's major religions.\u003c\/b\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Renard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1578593794\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781578593798\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Visible Ink Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 544\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 7.10w x 1.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2012 pg. 86\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2012 pg. 67\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2012\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Renard","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43980123963647,"sku":"9781578593798","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8c3e9bfb-b1b5-480e-b6eb-890949cab92f.jpg?v=1683248535","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-handy-religion-answer-book-john-renard-9781578593798","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}