What are Religions and Worldviews?: An Introduction to Beliefs Around the World

Description: What are Religions and Worldviews? by Deborah Lock An accessible non-fiction book introducing world religions and worldviews. Part of the accessible and informative Keywords series. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An introduction to religion and worldviews through the explanation of keywords to inform and expand understanding.Find out about the beliefs and practices of the six main world religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism, and also beliefs held by different worldviews, such as Humanism. Discover the meaning of key terms such as enlightenment, covenant and paradise. Provides a quick and accessible reference to places of worship, festivals, holy books, main prayers, and viewpoints.The Keywords series is written and designed to support children develop good reference skills through asking questions and clearly identifying key terms, so that the information needed is quickly found on a page. Facts are presented in easy-to-read bite-size explanations with visuals. Includes contents page, index and glossary for children to access the information and definitions, expand vocabulary and engage with the topic. Flap Find out about the beliefs and practices of the six main world religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism, and beliefs held by different worldviews, such as Humanism. Discover the meaning of key terms such as enlightenment, covenant, and paradise. A quick and accessible reference to places of worship, festivals, holy books, main prayers, and viewpoints. Easy-to-read bite-size explanations with pictures. Ideal as reference to support religious education at school and home learning, as well as children aged 6+ years for reading interest. Author Biography Deborah Lock has been writing and editing childrensnon-fiction, fiction and educational titles for more than 20 years. Sheis dedicated to developing products that engage and inspire children, instil a love of reading and lifelong learning, and share the Christian faith. She is a licensed lay minister at her local parish church, leadingworship and actively involved with children and youth work, and enjoyssinging, drama and dance (which comes in very useful when co-ordinatingthe children-led Nativity service each year). Table of Contents CONTENTSWhat are religions and worldviews?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4What is Judaism?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6What do Jews believe?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8How do Jews live?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10What is Christianity?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12What do Christians believe? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14How do Christians live?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16What is Islam?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18What do Muslims believe?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20How do Muslims live?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22What is Hinduism?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24How do Hindus worship? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26How do Hindus live?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28What is Buddhism? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30What do Buddhists believe?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32How do Buddhists live?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34What is Sikhism?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36What do Sikhs believe?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38How do Sikhs live? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40What are other worldviews?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Review "Attractive RE non-fiction resources ideal for any school or class library. Teachers and children alike will love to delve into the beautiful content and there is certainly so much information included." -- Saima Saleh (Teacher and NATRE Exec and Local Groups officer) Promotional An accessible non-fiction book introducing world religions and worldviews. Part of the accessible and informative Keywords series. Promotional "Headline" An accessible non-fiction book introducing world religions and worldviews. Details ISBN0745979688 Author Deborah Lock Pages 48 Series Keywords Year 2021 ISBN-10 0745979688 ISBN-13 9780745979687 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2021-11-19 UK Release Date 2021-11-19 Imprint Lion Childrens Books Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2021-11-19 NZ Release Date 2021-11-19 Subtitle An Introduction to Beliefs Around the World Illustrations Illustrations, colour Audience Age 6-8 Publisher SPCK Publishing Edition Description New edition DEWEY 200 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133966215;

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