Product Description

An overview of not only the worlds major religions, but scores of non-scriptural, cultural and ancient religions also.
New coverage of African, Asian and South American religions as well as some ancient religions. Expanded coverage of earth-based and non-scriptural religions, such as neo paganism and Native American traditions.
Book appeals to not only those with an interest in gaining on overview of a new areas, but those who need an academic reference.
Expert author and writing team with religious credentials and previous series experience. Whether an interested bystander or a student of comparative religion, The Complete Idiots Guide® to World Religions, Second Edition is the perfect companion. The book features comprehensive overviews of the biggest religions in our world such as Hinduism and Christianity and overview sections on everything from Shinto to neo-paganism. Coverage includes- why learning about other faiths matters; different names and familiar ideas; multiple chapters on of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism; Asian religions such as Taoism, Confucianism and Shinto; ancient religions such Egyptians, Druids, Aztecs and Incas; non-scriptural nature religions from Africa, North America and island cultures; and new modes of worship for contemporary believers
Brandon Toropov is a Boston-based writer who has appeared on more than 100 local and national broadcast programs. He is the author of The Complete Idiots Guide® to Getting Along with Difficult People and The I Ching for Beginners. Father Luke Buckles is the Vice Chancellor of the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology in Berkeley, California. He has a Doctorate in Sacred Theology.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1067314 in Books
• Published on: 2003-01-23
• Released on: 2003-01-23
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 1 pages

About the Author

Brandon Toropov is a Boston-based writer who has appeared on more than 100 local and national broadcast programs. He is the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Getting Along with Difficult People and I Ching for Beginners.

Father Luke Buckles teaches at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology in Berkeley, California. He has a doctorate in Sacred Theology.