A History of the World's Great Religions - Tapa dura

...this informative book presents a historical view of the major religions, while mentioning related movements...This is a valuable contribution, since it illumines the continuity of past and present. * Religious Studies Review * ...this informative book presents a historical view of the major religions, while mentioning related movements...This is a valuable contribution, since it illumines the continuity of past and present. * Religious Studies Review *

Reviews the historical development of the five great religious traditions that continue to shape our world: Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam. Other faiths, such as Zoroastrianism, Jainism, Taoism and Confucianism, are noted as they have contributed to the growth of the major faiths under discussion. Comparisons between and common influences among these faith traditions are discussed. Each of these religions is treated as a valid path to God. For the general reader as well as for survey courses on world religions or civilizations.