The Handy Religion Answer Book

An engaging and revealing question-and-answer guide to the world's major religions!

Why do conflicts in the name of God persist—even though religious scholars agree that all great religions are based on love, not carnage? What do different faiths have to say about God? About the afterlife?

Taking a close look at the world’s eight major religious traditions—Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto, The Handy Religion Answer Book is an easy-to-use comparative guide for anyone seeking a greater understanding of the world's religious beliefs, customs, and practices! Clearly and eloquently written by a scholar with over 40 years of study and teaching experience, this informative guide is for anyone seeking basic religious literacy. It contains a wealth of information and answers more than 1,000 questions, such as ...

What is the significance of the Star of David?

How did so many different Christian churches come into being?

What is the importance of the month of Ramadan?

What is an ayatollah?

Do Taoists believe in heaven and hell?

What are the main Islamic notions of the afterlife?

Who is the Dalai Lama and why is he important to so many Buddhists?

And hundreds more!

Enlightening and educational, The Handy Religion Answer Book clears up misinformation and misconceptions, and helps explain cultural and historical differences, providing the reader with a comprehensive understanding of the world’s great religions.