Your guide to the world's major faiths ~ A must-have reference for these changing times because understanding is the first step to uniting instead of dividing. The Handy Religion Answer Book is an easy-to-use comparative guide for anyone seeking a greater understanding of the world's religious beliefs, customs, and practices. It answers nearly 800 questions that detail the history, modern institutions, symbols, rituals, holiday practices, observations, leaders, memberhip, and organization of eight of the world's major spiritual beliefs: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism, Daosim, and Shinto. Clearly and eloquently written by a scholar with more than 40 years of research and teaching experience. Sticker on cover