Christianity (Religions of the World)

Review
Book Report : "Interest in world religions has been heightened in light of recent tragic events. Each volume covers the origins of the faith, the teachings of its major prophet, the development of that religion in its home country, its spread, and today's practice of that faith. Forms of worship, holy places, sacred texts, the relationship of art and religion, and common themes among religions are some of the topics in these up-to-date texts. The volume on Islam discusses events of September 11, how Islam and terrorism became synonymous on that date and how that association may be clarified. The series gives a history of each religion and the way that religion shaped the culture from which it came...These are excellent sources for social studies and history classes that compare culture and religion. Recommended."
-- Book Report (September 2002)
Booklist : "Students wanting to know more about Islam, the religion so much in the news, will find a solid introduction in this entry in the Religions of the World series. Notes, a glossary, a further reading list, and bibliography are appended."
-- Booklist (August 2002)
School Library Journal : "Notable is the fluid working into the main text of numerous quotations...The notes, index, and list for further reading are extensive, and the black-and-white photographs complement the text."
-- School Library Journal (July 2002)
School Library Journal : "(It) has more narrative and explication, giving it more heft and greater informational value. (The) book is much more complete and thoughtful than many of the comparable titles currently available to students."
-- School Library Journal (July 2002)

Book Description
Begun by an itinerant Jewish carpenter in a remote corner of the Roman Empire, Christianity overcame persecution from outside and schism from within to become the religion of one-third of humanity. Today, Christians face the challenge of preserving their beliefs in an increasingly modern and materialistic society.

Religions of the World - Christianity (Religions of the World),Lucent Books,1590181417,Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction,Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9),Christianity,History - General,Juvenile Nonfiction,Juvenile Religion,Juvenile literature,People & Places - General,Religion (Young Adult),Religion - Christianity - General,Humanities

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