to bring you the history of religion in the simplest, most interesting form possible the universal language of pictures a compre hensive story of the Bible and Christianity.
This book, dedicated to the principle that every religion fills a vital need brings to you and your family the inspiring story of man's search for God in every age and in every land.
In this beautiful volume you will find the cherished stories of the Bible. from both the Old Testament and the New... the simple, yet in-tensely dramatic life of Christ. the amazing growth and spread of Christianity throughout the world the development of the numerous branches of the Christian religion, traced up to the present day.
To make this volume a complete history of religions, you will also find included brief histories of primitive religions, polytheism, Confucianism, Buddhism, Shintoism, Islam. Brahmanism, Hinduism, Bahaism, and many other interesting and significant religious subjects.
Leaders from every important faith have contributed to the prep aration of this important work. Edited by YEAR's editorial code of accuracy and impartiality, this pictorial history will be a source of information and inspiration for people of all faiths.
Its 1,000 pictures, gathered from old and rare collections in every part of the world, include many of the great works of religious art. Its 125,000 words of captions and text are clear and concise, presented in compelling narrative style.