داستان دین: تاریخ غنی بزرگ‌ترین ایمان‌های جهان

For the faithful, religion remains a guiding force for every aspect of life. An understanding of the world's major religions is not only essential to the study of history, but also in order to comprehend today's complex global community. The Story of Religion introduces the six most dominant world faiths, explaining the origins, philosophies, and evolutions of these incredibly influential belief systems. Discover how intricately these religions are entwined with the state of the world today, and explore topics such as: • Israel and the early history of the Jewish people • the expansion of Islam and the rise of Islamic empires • Colonialism and the impact of Christian missionaries • anti-Semitism and the Holocaust • the ancient and enduring traditions of Hinduism in India • Sikh emigration in the 20th century • the growth of Buddhism in the West Short biographies of important figures, detailed maps, helpful statistics, and a comprehensive timeline help to trace the history of these religions from their foundation to the present day. This Book Traces The History Of The World's Great Religions From Their Foundation To The Present Day. Their Development Is Shown In Interesting Visuals - Such As Maps And Photographs - As Well As Informative Yet Concise Text. Also Included Are Short Biographies Of Major Figures, Statistics, Calendars Of Festivals And Timelines. The Religions Included Are: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism And Sikhism.