Illustrated Dictionary of Religions

by Dorling Kindersley

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Another great DK book with images of world religions. I actually read the 2006 version of this book which is awesome! It breaks world religions down and explains and compares their practices. There is a good glossary of terms at the end! (

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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0789447118, Hardcover)

In an easy to follow, accessible reference format, Illustrated Dictionary of Religions uses over 700 full-color illustrations and clear text to explain, identify, and compare the major religions of the world from Zoroastrianism and ancient Egyptian rituals to Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. The dictionary contains more than 1,000 entries and features double-page spreads on major figures and key events. Also, related entries are cross-referenced to show connections among religious concepts.

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A visual overview of world religion identifies, explains, and compares major religions around the world, featuring more than one thousand entries on religious concepts, major figures, key events, and beliefs