
What You Should Know About World Religions
Exploring the Origins, Teachings, and Impact of the Sacred Texts of Humankind
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Taylor Quinn

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Explore well-known traditions like Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, and Islam, alongside lesser-studied yet profoundly influential faiths such as Zoroastrianism—the ancient seedbed of monotheism—Taoism’s harmony-driven Daodejing, Jainism’s radical non-violence, and the Baha’i Faith’s vision of global unity.
Experience the transformative power of understanding the beliefs and values that define cultures, and how they can foster cross-cultural empathy and understanding. Gain a deeper understanding of the human experience and how these texts have shaped our world with this concise and engaging overview.
- Uncover the secrets of ancient wisdom and how they are still relevant in today's world.
- Connect with the spiritual heritage of India through the Hindu Vedas.
- Explore the Islamic Golden Age and how the Quran propelled scientific inquiry.
- See how the Book of Mormon reflects America's frontier spirit.
- Understand the impact of Sikhism's egalitarian hymns on modern social justice.
- Gain insight into globalization's spiritual face through Cao Dai's blend of East and West.
Included in this book:
- Vedas, Upanishads and other sacred books of Hinduism
- Tanakh and Talmud of Judaism
- Avesta of Zoroastrianism
- Agamas of Jainism
- Tripitaka and Sutras of Buddhism
- Tao Te Ching and Zhuangzi of Taoism
- Kojiki and Nihon Shoki of Shinto
- Old and New Testament of Christianity
- Quran and Hadith of Islam
- Guru Granth Sahib of Sikhism
- Kitáb-i-Aqdas of Baha'i Faith
- The Book of Mormon of Mormonism
- A collection of writings of Cao Dai
Each chapter unpacks a religion’s core scriptures, revealing how these texts have sculpted art, law, philosophy, and daily life across millennia. At the end of the book, readers will find an extensive glossary of terms, each text's timeline as well as the list of recommended further reading on those topics.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the world's major religions and how they have shaped our past, present, and future. Buy now before the price changes!
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