Zoroastrianism, the smallest of the world's great religions, is also one of the oldest, having been founded 3,000 years ago by the prophet Zarathustra. Its influence on other faiths has long been acknowledged, with its concepts of one God, heaven and hell, good and evil, a saviour to come and everlasting life featuring in many.
Zoroastrianism, the smallest of the world's great religions, is also one of the oldest, having been founded 3,000 years ago by the prophet Zarathustra...
Founded in 1863, the Baha'i faith is one of the fastest growing, having increased from 200,000 followers in 1950 to over five million today. The religion's central belief is in the unity of all religions and the abolition of racial, class and religious prejudices. This new third edition explores all aspects of the faith.
Founded in 1863, the Baha'i faith is one of the fastest growing, having increased from 200,000 followers in 1950 to over five million today. The relig...
Developed in prehistoric times, Shinto is the true expression of what it means to be Japanese. Less a formal religious statement than a deeply ingrained way of life, the rituals, traditions and values of Shinto have both shaped and been shaped by Japanese culture. This third edition examines the basic tenets of Shinto today.
Developed in prehistoric times, Shinto is the true expression of what it means to be Japanese. Less a formal religious statement than a deeply ingrain...
Daoism, which developed in China, is unlike the great Western religions in that it has no one God or even a founding prophet. One of its central beliefs is that each person must follow their own path to the Dao, or 'Way of Life'. This new third edition examines all aspects of Daoism from its roots to the present day.
Daoism, which developed in China, is unlike the great Western religions in that it has no one God or even a founding prophet. One of its central belie...
