Spectator's Guide to World Religions, A by John Dickson

The world is a very religious place. Wherever you look, people are worshiping, praying, believing, following, even dying for their faith. But are all faiths the same? Do they all call on the same God using different names? Are their beliefs and practices simply cultural expressions of the same spiritual truth?

In this timely book, John Dickson presents each of the world's major religions in its best light. He carefully outlines the history, belief systems and spiritual practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam so that the interested 'spectator' can explore their similarities and differences.

For believers, sceptics and students of religion alike, the Spectator's Guide provides a fair and friendly introduction to this ultimate subject.