Hidden religion : the greatest mysteries and symbols of the world's religious beliefs
This text explores the history and origins of widely recognizable religious symbols, like the Christian cross and the Star of David, and also introduces readers to more obscure symbols from religious traditions around the world -- even defunct ones like those of the ancient Aztec and Mayan societies. In addition, it discusses some of the religious secrets found in major religions, including secret societies of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism
1 online resource (xxi, 531 pages) : illustrations
9781610694780, 9798400663277, 1610694783
895773073
Abrahamic and Iranian religions : Judaism ; Christianity and Catholicism ; Gnosticism ; Islam ; Baha'i ; Rastafarianism ; Zoroastrianism
Dharmic religions : Hinduism ; Buddhism ; Jainism ; Sikhism
East Asian religions : Taoism ; Shinto ; Confucianism ; Falun Gong
African religious traditions : Native religions of Africa ; Ancient Egyptian religion ; Loa and Orisha worship
Indigenous American religions : Mayan religion ; Aztec religion ; Incan religion ; Native American religion
Oceanic religions : Australian Aboriginal religion ; Polynesian religion
Western Paganism : Ancient Greek and Roman religion ; New age and neo-pagan spirituality