World Religions Demystified

Thou shalt not be confused by world religions anymore!

Need to learn about our different faiths for class or just to satisfy your curiosity? World Religions DeMYSTiFieD is your key to Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Islam--and how they’re linked. Inside you will learn the significant rituals, celebrations, and traditions of these religions, and the sacred texts and religious art of each faith. You'll also get an inside look at earth-based religions and the native traditions of Australia, Africa, and the Americas.

This easy-to-use guide makes learning about world religions simple by walking you step-by-step through the fundamentals of the subject. You read and study at your own pace with helpful text that avoids confusing jargon. Each chapter concludes with a self-test that allows you to track your progress, and a comprehensive final exam at the end of the book gives you instant feedback on new knowledge.

Ebrahim E. I. Moosa, PhD (Durham, NC) is an associate professor of Islamic studies in the Department of Religion at Duke University.
with Matt Cleary (Charlotte, NC) is a writer and researcher with a lifelong interest in comparative religion.