Six Religions in the Twenty-first CenturyNelson Thornes, 2000 - 351 من الصفحات This text offers a comprehensive examination of the many aspects of the main world religions. The book contains key information and statistics and covers topics including messengers, scriptures, worship, pilgrimage, festivals, and life ceremonies. |
المحتوى
CHAPTER ONE Messengers | 1 |
CHAPTER TWO Scriptures | 36 |
CHAPTER THREE Worship | 104 |
CHAPTER FOUR Pilgrimage | 192 |
CHAPTER FIVE Festivals | 223 |
CHAPTER SIX Life Ceremonies | 267 |
EPILOGUE The Coming Together of Religions | 314 |
Books for Pupils | 326 |
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Acknowledgements 352 | |
عبارات ومصطلحات مألوفة
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