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Join two children, Sophie and Thomas on their investigation to learn more about the world religions with one God.
Through searching questions, this engaging non-fiction book explains the beliefs and practices of Christians, Jews, and Muslims. Find out about the origins of the faiths, the holy books and important places. The book explores the shared importance of Abraham and Jerusalem, but investigates the differences as well. Discover the way of life for believers such as prayer, worship and celebrating festivals, and includes discussion about the beliefs about what happens after death. Also provides a useful quick reference for children learning about these three world religions.
Contents
1 What are the origins of the religions?. 6
2 How are the religions different?. . . . . . . . . 10
3 What is God named?. 14
4 Why is Abraham the father of three faiths?. . . . . . 16
5 Is it true that Jesus was Jewish?. 18
6 What are the holy books?. 20
7 What are the holy cities?. 24
8 Can believers do what they want? . 28
9 What is a pilgrimage?. 30
10 What are the symbols of the faiths?. 32
11 How do believers pray? . 34
12 Imam, Rabbi, Priest: who are they?. 38
13 How do people become believers? . 40
14 Is there a school to learn about God? 42
15 What are the important stages in the life of a believer?. 44
16 Does God forgive?. 48
17 Which day is special?. 50
18 What does a place of worship look like? . 54
19 When do they celebrate festivals? . 58
20 Does everyone give presents at Christmas?. 63
21 Are Lent and Ramadan the same thing?. 65
22 Can believers eat what they like?. 67
23 What happens after death?. 69
24 Does the devil exist? . 72
25 Which is the right religion?. . . . . . . . . 74
More useful words. 76
Index. 77
