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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 200
EAN num: 9780736921220
ISBN number: 0736921222
Label: Harvest House Publishing houses
Manufacturer: Harvest House Publishing houses
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 256
Printing Date: March 01, 2008
Publishing house: Harvest House Publishing houses
Sale Popularity Level: 90037
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Authors John Ankerberg and Dillon Burroughs continue their exciting What’s the Big Deal? series with concise, informative answers to the many questions people are asking about the major religious groups in the world.
The groups in this book are so widespread that readers are likely to encounter their followers in their own neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces. Which makes it important to understand what they believe, and why. Included in this volume are Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Mormonism, and the Jehovah’s Witnesses. And for each group, readers will discover...
- the origins and history
- the key teachings and leaders
- the major writings
- the traditions and special observances
- how they differ from Christianity
Ankerberg and Burroughs are masterful at focusing on the key essentials readers need to know. And they include many exclusive interviews with experts, as well as numerous fascinating insights—all of which makes for compelling reading.
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I am a devout Roman Catholic and was deeply saddened when I read the chapter on Roman Catholicism. The author has obviously not researched the actual teachings of the Catholic church. He misrepresents Catholic teaching on a number of issues including the worship of Mary, purgatory, indulgences, salvation by works, and the list goes on. I found errors in every single one of his arguments. If you want to understand the beliefs of the Catholic Church, go straight to a trusted Catholic source written by a Catholic in conformity with Catholic teaching. The best way to know you have a trusted source is to look for the "Nihil Obstat" and "Imprimatur" which is usually on the very first page of the book. There are other books that may not have the "Nihil Obstat" and "Imprimatur" that are in line with Catholic teaching, but if you aren't sure, don't take the risk. There are many false works out there that distort the teaching of the Catholic church leading many astray. It would be like having a member of an anti-American group telling people what the United States stands for - not exactly unbiased. I've included a product link to a great book that uses scripture to defend and explain Catholic teaching A Biblical Defense of Catholicism
Given that I know that his explanation of the Catholic faith is false, I know I can't trust his treatment of the other faiths presented either.
Thank you and God Bless You
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Ankerberg and Burroughs have developed a wonderful writing relationship with their series What's the Big Deal About... In this book they tackle the major world religions discussing the origins, tenets, and holy books, as well as how they view Jesus. This book is a direct rebuttal to the idea that all religions are the same and all will take you to God. Without attacking these beliefs, they explain how they are different from Christianity and how the beliefs are not compatible. Buddhism, Hinduism, Wicca, New Age, Islam, Judaism, and more are all handled. I've read other books in this genre, but this one truly stands out, especially in their description of agnostics and atheists. I had no idea that there were 9 different types of the very first and 5 different of the latter. This book is an essential reference guide for churches.
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This book is despicable. It is the worst and most tainted horrible non-fiction book written for Christians that I have ever endured the pain of reading. I do not recommend this book for anyone. It's not even worth the paper it is printed on. When I very first found the book, I was so excited and thinking that this would be along the lines of something that would have been of great benefit to me during my schooling where I received my BA in Religious Studies. Boy was I ever wrong! This book is one of ...more This book is despicable. It is the worst and most tainted horrible non-fiction book written for Christians that I have ever endured the pain of reading. I do not recommend this book for anyone. It's not even worth the paper it is printed on. When I very first found the book, I was so excited and thinking that this would be along the lines of something that would have been of great benefit to me during my schooling where I received my BA in Religious Studies. Boy was I ever wrong! This book is one of those that twists scriptures and peoples quotes to make it fit whatever point they are trying to make. I am thoroughly disgusted and severely angry at the waste of time and effort that was put into something that could have provided such a blessing. Don't waste your time on the junk that is referred to as a book.
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John Ankerberg and Dillon Burroughs compare Christianity to other religions in this non-fiction title, "What's The Big Deal About Other Religions?" This educational book is filled with statistics and quotes and comparisons of Christianity, Roman Catholicism, Judaism, Islam, Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses, Wicca, Kabbalah, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Shintoism, Confucianism, New Age, Agnosticism, and Atheism, providing a taste of each belief system.
I highly recommend this book as a source to learn about other faiths so that we, as Christians, can learn to witness more effectively. Of course, this book merely scratches the surface of the groups mentioned. But it is a good starting point for broadening your knowledge. This book also contains a discusion guide of questions and a terrific set of endnotes as well as a list of the authors' other works on the subject.
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