30-second Religion (the 50 Most Thought-provoking Religious Beliefs, Each Explained In Half A Minute)

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By (author) Manning, Russell Re; By (author) Bartholomew, Richard

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30-Second Religion decants and demystifies the key beliefs, deities, origins, and iconography of the world’s major religions, denominations, and less widespread sects and cults. 


30-Second Religion decants and demystifies the key beliefs, deities, origins, and iconography of the worlds major religions, denominations, and less widespread sects and cults. Whether you wish to understand the key differences between Catholicism and Protestantism, to glimpse the many gods of Hinduism, or to digest a potted Buddhist philosophy, this book is the quickest way to walk the paths and recognize the key signposts of the worlds diverse and fascinating faiths. Travelling from Buddhism to Zoroastrianism, and including features on key religious texts, 30-Second Religion offers a revelation of 50 belief systems in less time than it takes to offer up a prayer.

Biographical note

Dr Russell Re Manning is Lecturer in the Philosophy of Religion at St Edmund’s College, University of Cambridge. His published works include The Oxford Handbook of Natural Theology (Oxford University Press, 2010).

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An engaging guide to 50 fascinating belief systems explained without jargon

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The quickest way to walk the paths and recognise the key signposts of the world”s diverse faiths

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Includes features on seven key religious texts