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Books : Geography Of Religion: Where God Lives, Where Pilgrims Walk
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: Geography Of Religion: Where God Lives, Where Pilgrims Walk
See Larger Image 		Geography Of Religion: Where God Lives, Where Pilgrims Walk
by: Susan Tyler Hitchcock, John L. Esposito
Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 200.9
EAN: 9780792273172
ISBN: 0792273176
Label: National Geographic Society
Manufacturer: National Geographic Society
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 416
Publication Date: 2004-08
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Sales Rank: 1114087
Studio: National Geographic Society



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From its introduction by Nobel Laureate Desmond Tutu to the epilogue by the Dalai Lama, Geography of Religion encourages new understanding of the world's great religions and of their evolution from ancient roots to vital roles in modern life. With a text as fascinating as it is authoritative; vivid photographs that evoke the reverence, rituals, and rewards of each spiritual tradition; and a rich variety of essays, sidebars, and maps, this magnificent book charts the many paths that guide us to God.

Chapters on each of the 5 major religions—Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—explore the landscapes and cultures where they took hold and flourished. Eminent scholars share the faiths they live and study, revealing their sacred scriptures and rites. Every page offers new insights into religious history and doctrine, along with stunning images of believers at prayer, the holy places they cherish, and their houses of worship—from soaring cathedrals and magnificent mosques to humble shrines infused with a blessed simplicity.

Fittingly, each chapter closes with a photo-essay on pilgrims and their devotional journeys—a wonderful visual reminder that no matter which faith we may embrace, we are all fellow travelers in our search for the truth.

'The 200 photographs demonstrating the diversity of architecture, people, and terrain, are stunning in their beauty and simplicity.' —Publishers Weekly



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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - A Must Read
This book is a must read for anyone who hasn't had a formal introduction to the world's five largest religions. The book is loaded with concise and relevant information and beautiful photography. A basic understanding of these religions goes along way.


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Beautiful
This book has absolutely beautiful pictures. We gave it as a gift to someone that is very knowledgable about different world religions and he enjoyed it. I was proud to have found such a nice, complete book, and I will be buying one for my own family.


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - A model for visual history of the faithful
This is a collection of visuals on a) the religions - east and west - and b) about religious experiences - past and present.

Herein, the two academic experts as editors, i.e., Hitchcock & Esposito, have added-value to the visual history with a foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his daughter the Rev. Mpho Tutu and an epilogue by H.H. The Dalai Lama.

In the 416 pages, Geography of Religion is focused on five religions, viz., Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. "For each of 5 major religions, explore the landscapes, areas, and cultures where these faiths took hold and flourished. See them spread around the world, survive conflict, and translate into other enduring faiths based on their geographic location and cultures. Learn what it means to be a Hindu and bathe in the sacred Ganges; for a Buddhist to revere a statue of the Enlightened One; for a Muslim to trek to ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - A gorgeous blend of history, culture, and religious insight
National Geographic's lovely Geography Of Religion: Where God Lives, Where Pilgrims Walk opens with a bang - an introduction by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his daughter the Rev. Mpho Tutu - and continues to present astounding detail and revelations all the way to the Epilogue by His Holiness the Dalai Lama himself. Here are 200 illustrating ranging from photos and examples of sacred art from around the world to maps, discussions of great leaders and faiths of the five great religions, and a timeline of events following their spread around the world. A gorgeous blend of history, culture, and religious insight.





 

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