
1999
First Published
3.80
Average Rating
352
Number of Pages
A comprehensive, richly illustrated overview of the world's diverse religious faiths features more than four hundred full-color, captioned photographs and illustrations, along with profiles of key religious figures—from Jesus Christ and Mohammed to Buddha and Krishna—along with explanations of religious iconography, and a discussion of the rituals, practices, and beliefs of each faith.
Avg Rating
3.80
Number of Ratings
186
5 STARS
27%
4 STARS
36%
3 STARS
28%
2 STARS
7%
1 STARS
2%
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Author

Philip Wilkinson
Author · 33 books
Philip Wilkinson (born 1955) is the author of non-fiction books for children and adults. He was educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford. He worked as an editor prior to becoming an author. He specializes in works on history, the arts, religion, and architecture and has written over forty titles.