World Religions Demystified (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780071770224)

Want to learn more about Judaism? Confused about Confucianism? This book is the answer to your prayers!World Religions DeMYSTiFieD is filled with the knowledge you need to ace a religion exam or satisfy your own curiosity.

Written by a professor of religion, World ReligionsDeMYSTiFieD gives you a tour of belief systems found around the globe. You will learn about the world's major religions--Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Islam--as well as Earth-based religions and native traditions of Australia, Africa, and the Americas. After reading this book, you will have a healthy understanding of these faiths without being overwhelmed by mystifying jargon or concepts.

This fast and easy guide features:

• Step-by-step guidance through the fundamentals of world religions
• Major rituals, celebrations, traditions, sacred texts, and art from each faith
• Self-tests at the end of each chapter with complete answer explanations
• A comprehensive test at the end of the book to check your knowledge

Perfect for religion majors and the just-curious alike, World Religions DeMYSTiFieD is your path toenlightenment on this subject.