Religion in Minutes: The world's great faiths explained in an instant

__Religion in Minutes__ covers everything you need to know about faith and religious practices around the world, condensed into key topics, and focused on the major world religions of Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Islam. Each faith is described, including the sacred texts, religious artifacts, rites and ceremonies, practices and traditions, art and architecture. Also includes a map, time line, and history of each religion for a thorough study of the diverse ways people worship around the world. Following the latest research showing that the brain best absorbs information visually, each description is accompanied by illustrations to aid quick comprehension and easy recollection. This convenient and compact reference book is ideal for anyone interested in touching on the major religions of the world. "Clear, concise, and filled with iconic images, Religion in Minutes is the fastest way to understand the beliefs that shape the way world around us. In 200 mini-essays it covers the histories, prophets, key texts, and practices of numerous ancient and modern religions, explaining along the way the differences between Sunni and Shi'a, the teachings of Jesus, Muhammad, and the Buddha, concepts such as karma, jihad, and the covenant; and what religions say about life, death, and how we should act." --Publisher description The world's great faiths explained in an instant