DK Eyewitness Guides: Religion

Religion has always been a vital force in human life. From the earliest times until the present day people everywhere have looked for meaning and direction in their lives. Many people from all walks of life in every country in the world have looked to religion to provide the answers.From the beliefs of the ancient Egyptians to the modern practices of Muslims from the temples of Hinduism to the churches of Christianity from a Shinto ceremony to a Jewish passover Religion searches for the essential meaning of the world's great faiths and looks at the teachings of the founders. Quotations highlight the essence of each religion.Written by Dr. Myrtle Langley who has lived and studied in Africa and has contributed to and written a number of books on different religions Religion gives the reader an insight into the heart of each religion.