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One World, Many Religions: The Ways We Worship

Condition: BRAND NEW ISBN: 9780679839309 Author(s): Mary Pope Osborne Format: Hardcover Year: 1996 Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers Dimensions: 224 x 287 x 13 (w x l x h) Pages: 96 Pages: 8-12

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Description: Religious understanding is as important today than any other time in history. In this highly acclaimed book, Mary Pope Osborne introduces readers to the six major religions of the world. One World, Many Religions covers the history, beliefs, and practices of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. All have had a deep effect on the laws and customs of every country. They have shaped art, literature, music, and education. They have given the world magnificent stories, songs, buildings, holy objects, ceremonies, and festivals. From the Introduction to Many Religions, One World. Best-selling children's author Mary Pope Osborne presents an accessible and elegantly crafted volume that introduces young readers to the world's seven major religions. Six short readable chapters—perfectly targeted to fourth, fifth, and sixth graders—detail the history, beliefs, and practices of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. Handsomely designed and featuring fifty oversized color photographs and a full complement of reference materials, including a map, time line, and bibliography, this book provides a thorough and thoughtful presentation of the diverse ways people worship around the world. Outstanding introduction to world religion for young readers.Unanimously praised when first published in 1996New