A short, user-friendly introduction to major historical, cultural, spiritual and theological points of interest in the complex of faith traditions known collectively as Hinduism.

In an easy-to-read, question and answer format, this is the perfect introduction to one of the world's major religions--Hinduism. Includes a glossary of words often familiar in everyday speech, including dharma, yoga, tantric ritual, and mantra; a timeline of Hindu history; and charts of major gods and goddesses and scriptures.

Written in the popular question-and-answer format, this book examines the beliefs, practices, spirituality and culture of one of the most important families of faith communities, Buddhism.

An explanation of Catholic social teaching using the 101 Questions format.

An informative and accessible guide to everything you want to know about Vatican II.

Examines marriage as lived in the context of the Catholic community, which supports the couple spiritually, emotionally, and in many other ways.

An informational and entertaining text, this work offers readers a deeper sense of why the saints and the honoring of them has been influential in the lives of Catholics and others who strive to follow Jesus Christ and experience his love. (Catholic)