What's the Big Deal About Other Religions? »

Authors John Ankerberg and Dillon Burroughs continue their exciting What’s the Big Deal? series with concise, informative answers to the many questions people are asking about the major religious groups in the world.

The groups in this book are so widespread that readers are likely to encounter their followers in their own neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces. Which makes it important to understand what they believe, and why. Included in this volume are Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Mormonism, and the Jehovah’s Witnesses. And for each group, readers will discover...

• the origins and history
• the key teachings and leaders
• the major writings
• the traditions and special observances
• how they differ from Christianity

Ankerberg and Burroughs are masterful at focusing on the key essentials readers need to know. And they include many exclusive interviews with experts, as well as numerous fascinating insights—all of which makes for compelling reading.

How to Use This Book     5
Why Should I Care About Other Religions?     7
Christianity and Roman Catholicism
Christianity: What's the Big Deal About Jesus?     21
Roman Catholicism: The One True Church?     33
Other One-God Religions
Judaism: Why Do Jews Get to Be God's Chosen People?     51
Islam: Is Allah Really the Only God?     63
Popular Alternative Religions
Mormonism: Aren't Mormons Christians?     83
Jehovah's Witnesses: What's with the Watchtower?     95
Wicca: Is Witchcraft for Real?     109
Kabbalah: A Mystical Judaism?     127
Eastern Religions
Hinduism: Everything Is One?     143
Buddhism: What's with the Enlightenment Thing?     157
Confucianism, Taoism, and Shintoism: What's with All the -isms?     171
Multigod and Anti-God Religions
The New Age Movement: What's So New About New Age?     193
Agnosticism and Atheism: How Can Someone Have a Religion Without God?     207
Conclusion: Where Do We Grow from Here?     221
Biblical Warnings Against Occult Involvement     225
Discussion Guide     229
Additional Resources     235
Notes     241