01340nam a2200205 i 4500008004100000020001500041040001300056082001700069100002600086245007500112260004700187300003000234336002600264337002800290338002700318500002000345520073200365650001401097700002301111260119s1971    xx ao         001 0 und d  a0600337952  aPK-LaGCW  a704.948bPAR10aParrinder, Geoffrey  30aAn Illustrated History Of The World's Religions /cGeoffrey Parrinder   aGreat Britain, bNewnes Publisher :c1971.  a528 Pages :bpbk.c25 cm.  atextbtxt2rdacontent  aunmediatedbn2rdamedia  avolumebnc2rdacarrier  aIncludes Index.  aof the major religious traditions across human history. It combines narrative text with illustrations to explore how religions — from ancient belief systems to major world faiths like Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam — have developed, spread, and influenced cultures around the globe. The book offers historical background, explanations of key beliefs and practices, and visual context to help readers understand both the diversity and the shared themes in the world’s religions.
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It’s an illustrated journey through the history, beliefs, and cultural impact of the world’s major religions, designed to make complex religious traditions accessible and engaging.  aFine Arts  aGeoffrey parrinder