History of Religions - New Edition

Content : A unique reference work on the history of beliefs and major religions, from prehistory to the present day, for anyone interested in religion.

The history of major religious systems:
- The book provides an overview of the history of all the major religious systems: the three monotheistic religions - Judaism, Christianity and Islam - as well as the religions of antiquity, animism, Eastern wisdoms (Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism) and the new religions of the 20th and 21st centuries.
- The story begins with the most ancient forms of belief dating back to the Palaeolithic era. Over the centuries, in 130 key dates, the reader discovers, in a highly accessible and illustrated presentation, the parallel history of the different religions. It highlights the singularity of each, but also their links and points of convergence.

Clear organization and rhythmic layout:
- Each section begins with an account of the main developments and a large chronological frieze.
- On double-page spreads, the story of each event, in text and images.
- At regular intervals, thematic pages provide invaluable summaries of the major religions covered in the book.

The team of authors:
Under the direction of Marielle Chevallier, a team of teachers, historians and researchers in the history of religions: Marielle Chevallier - Axelle Guillausseau - Guillaume Joubert - André Ropert - Louis Hourmant - Stéphanie Laithier - Cyrille Aillet - Cécile Gaillard.