- Paperback: 64 pages
- Publisher: Hendrickson (July 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1565631072
- ISBN-13: 978-1565631076
- Product Dimensions: 16.7 x 10.3 x 0.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 82 g
- Average Customer Review: 1.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,380,231 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Book Description
An easy-to-understand pocket reference guide. Gain a brief overview of the historical and doctrinal backgrounds of the world's major religious groups in this full-color pocket guide. The book emphasizes the uniqueness of Christianity, while highlighting how it differs from other world religions such as Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and, Confucianism. The book also examines smaller religious groups such as the Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, Seventh Day Adventists, Christian Scientists, and Unitarians. It takes a glance at Roman Catholicism as well as numerous Protestant Christian groups, and it concludes with a section stressing the distinctive role that Jesus Christ plays in the history of world religion.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Intentionally Biased,
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This review is from: WORLD RELIGIONS MADE EASY (Paperback)
World Religions Made Easy is intentionally biased. Written from one Christian perspective, it promotes division and misunderstanding, denounces established Christian religions and others holding differing viewpoints, uses Biblical passages taken out of context to justify or chastize, and generally provides inaccurate and misleading information about other religions. It certainly should not be relied upon for accurate information. For an accurate and fair picture of beliefs and practices, researchers should refer to materials provided directly by each faith group. In an age where greater tolerance and understanding is needed, this book is an inappropriate resource for those seeking truth.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not merely biased but intentionally misleading,
By Jonathan Orme (Fruit Heights, Utah) - See all my reviews
This review is from: WORLD RELIGIONS MADE EASY (Paperback)
Having already studied various religions somewhat I read this book hopeing to learn a few more facts. Instead I was horrified to find it saturated with statements like, "The stated goal of Islam is world domination," and "Hindusim isn't really a religion." The author cleary despises any system of belief other than a handful of protestant sects, the only religions to escape his scathing rhetoric. I'd like to say that the author is merely biased, but unfortunately he strays far from the realm of opinion and presents outright lies as facts. Worse, the nature of the information -- that it could be obtained withing fifteen minutes of research at a county library -- suggests that he isn't simply mistaken but intentionally misleading and (often) inflammatory.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easy but Thorough,
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This review is from: WORLD RELIGIONS MADE EASY (Paperback)
While distinctly Christian this handbook is completely fair in its analysis of world religions. I have read a number of books on the subject and believe that this one provides an excellent unbiased overview of world religions. In a world where toleration is at the center of mans moral code owning a handbook like this is essential.
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