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The Usborne Books of World Religions

AuthorSusan Meredith

NarratorJan Boyd

Duration3h 31m

CategoriesChildren and Young Adult Non-Fiction and Educational Titles, Religious Education

Key StageKS2

PublisherInhouse

VersionUnabridged

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This thought-provoking book examines in detail the beliefs, history and customs of all the major world religions, as well as taking a look at some less well-known faiths. The huge impact of religion on human affairs throughout history and some current religious issues are carefully and objectively discussed.

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