This book traces the history of the world’s great religions from their foundation to the present day. Their development is shown in interesting visuals―such as maps and photographs―as well as informative yet concise text. Also included are short biographies of major figures, statistics, calendars of festivals and timelines. The religions included are: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism.Tells the stories of the world’s major faiths―their early history and the different traditions and movements of each one. Accessible text―ideal for adults and teenagers. Attractive layout, with many features, including boxouts, photographs and maps.