What are Religions and Worldviews? - An Introduction to Beliefs Around the World

Find out about the beliefs and practices of the six main world religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism, and beliefs held by different worldviews, such as Humanism. Discover the meaning of key terms such as 'enlightenment', 'covenant', and 'paradise'.
A quick and accessible reference to places of worship, festivals, holy books, main prayers, and viewpoints.
Easy-to-read bite-size explanations with pictures.
Ideal as reference to support religious education at school and home learning, as well as children aged 6+ years for reading interest.

About the author

Deborah Lock has been writing and editing children'snon-fiction, fiction and educational titles for more than 20 years. Sheis dedicated to developing products that engage and inspire children, instil a love of reading and lifelong learning, and share the Christian faith. She is a licensed lay minister at her local parish church, leadingworship and actively involved with children and youth work, and enjoyssinging, drama and dance (which comes in very useful when co-ordinatingthe children-led Nativity service each year).

Summary

An accessible non-fiction book introducing world religions and worldviews. Part of the accessible and informative Keywords series.

Product details

• Authors: Deborah Lock
• Publisher: SPCK Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9780745979687
• ISBN: 978-0-7459-7968-7
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 245 mm x 202 mm x 12 mm
• Weight: 356 g
• Illustrations: Illustrations, colour
• Series: Keywords
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > General, reference works; Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Teaching materials, hand-outs