World Religions Quick Study Guide (For Smartphones and Mobile Devices)

World Religions from MobileReference is a comprehensive quick-study guide, also known as "cheat sheet", for students of religion and history. Navigate from TOC or search for words or phrases. FREE chapter Buddhism chapter in the trial. Audience: Intended for everyone interested in culture and history, particularly undergraduate and graduate art and science students, as well as high school students. Features Fully illustrated. Written in clear, concise format. Difficult concepts are explained in simple terms. Navigate from Table of Contents or search for the words or phrases Access the guide anytime, anywhere - at home, on the train, in the subway. Designed for optimal navigation on PDA, Smartphone, Tablet, and desktop devices. Formatted to display on all electronic devices including Smartphones and Mobile Devices with a small display. Add Bookmarks Text annotation and mark-up Use your down-time to prepare for an exam. Always have the guide available for a quick reference. Automatic synchronization between the handheld and the desktop PC. You could read half of the book on the handheld, then finish reading on the desktop. Annotations and drawings are also synchronized. Table of Contents Buddhism: Overview Gautama the Buddha Doctrines and practices History Major Sects Buddhist texts Demographics today Christianity: Overview Denominations Beliefs Scriptures Worship and practices Holidays and Symbols History and origins Confucianism: Overview History Rites Governing and Meritocracy Themes in Confucian thought Hinduism: Overview Core concepts Denominations Hindu sacred texts Origins and history Six Vedic schools of thought Themes and symbols Demographics today Islam: Overview Core beliefs The Qur'an Organization Denominations History Symbols Demographics today Judaism: Overview Religious doctrine Denominations Jewish observances History Demographics today Taoism: Overview History Beliefs and Deities Practices Scriptures Symbols and Images Demographics today