The Everything World's Religions Book

From the Native American tribal faiths and the Judeo-Christian traditions to Scientology and other nascent religions, man's search for God takes many fascinating forms. In this easy-to-use and comprehensive guide, you'll explore the intriguing dogma and rituals, cultural convictions, and often-checkered backgrounds and histories of the world's religions. This mystical tour of major and minor religions, both ancient and contemporary, includes:

How religions deal with the issue of evil

Which religions believe in an afterlife—and what you have to do to get there

The history and moral foundations of major religions

Belief in non-belief and the fundamentals of atheism