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A compact and informative guide to the key tenets, rituals and history of the worlds major faiths, now reissued in a new flexibinding This Collins Gem is being reissued in flexibinding, providing the durability of a hardback with the flexibility of a paperback. The stylish new cover design will enliven this and 70 other bestselling Gems. What is the meaning of life How did the universe come into being Why does suffering exist What happens after death Religion in its many forms sets out to answer these and many other questions. Collins Gem Religions of the World provides an introductory guide to the major world religions. The key religions covered are the Bahai Faith, Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Rastafari, Shinto, Sikhism, Taoism, Tribal Religions and Zoroastrianism A glossary of religious terms is also included For each religion, its origins, beliefs, sacred texts, traditions and practices are explained and illustrated Each section authenticated by leading experts and approved by representatives of ICOREC (International Consultancy on Religion, Education and Culture)