{"product_id":"world-religions-all-in-one-for-dummies-isbn-9781394293940","title":"World Religions All-in-One For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn about the beliefs, history, and culture of the world's most popular religions \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWorld Religions All-In-One For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e offers an easy starting point for anyone curious to investigate religious and cultural differences. In terms anyone can understand, this book explains the foundations of major world religions, including Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Mormonism, Catholicism, and Taoism. You can choose the religions you'd like to focus on or read about them all. You'll learn about beliefs and practices specific to each, develop an understanding of how religion affects people's lives, and become a more informed global citizen. Awareness of different religions and how they function in society helps people develop tolerance and respect for others. World religion is also a fascinating topic, and you'll enjoy expanding your mind with this fun Dummies guide. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet an overview of the history, beliefs, and practices of the world's major religions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the similarities and differences between different sects of each religion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpand your horizons and go beyond the common misconceptions and myths about religion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain a better understanding of  peers, neighbors, coworkers, and friends of different faiths\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive guide is the perfect companion for those beginning their exploration into faith, or for those just needing a quick reference tool. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrelude: In the Beginning: Religion Basics 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook 1: Hinduism 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: A Quick Overview of Hinduism. 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Hinduism’s Core Beliefs and Values 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Major Hindu Denominations 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Worshipping at Home, at a Temple, and on Holydays and Festivals 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Hindu Gods and Goddesses 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook 2: Taoism 119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: An Introduction to Taoism 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: What Is the Tao, and What Does It Mean to Follow It? 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Doing Everything by Doing Nothing 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Remembering to Keep Forgetting 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Cosmic Renewal and Other Rituals 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook 3: Buddhism 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Entering the World of Buddhism 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Surveying the Life and Teachings of the Historical Buddha 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Turning to Buddhism 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: A Day in the Life of a Buddhist Practitioner 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: What Is Enlightenment, Anyway? 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook 4: Judaism 307\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Finding Out Who’s a Jew and Why 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Judaism’s Deep Roots in History 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Finding God in Everything 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: A Path of Blessing: Judaism as a Daily Practice 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: A Never-Ending Torah: The Unfolding of a Tradition 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook 5: Christianity 395\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: God, Jesus, and the Origins of Christianity 397\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Christian Beliefs and Practices 419\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Making Sense of Worship 443\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: What It Means to Be Catholic 461\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Back to Basics: The Protestant Church 475\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook 6: Islam 491\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Approaching Islam 493\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: The Birth of Islam: The Prophet Submits to Allah 515\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: What Muslims Believe 529\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Submission of the Faithful 557\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Observing Other Religious Rituals and Customs 585\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook 7: Mormonism 599\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: A New World Religion 601\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: The Mormon Plan of Salvation 631\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Welcome to the Meetinghouse and Headquarters! 651\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Sacred, Not Secret: Inside Mormon Temples 669\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: The Bible, the Book of Mormon, and Other Scriptures 687\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 707\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis \u003ci\u003eAll-in-One\u003c\/i\u003e book collects the expertise of a team of best-­selling \u003ci\u003eFor Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e authors, including \u003cb\u003eRev. 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