A Book of Beliefs – John Allan · John Butterworth · Myrtle Langley

A Book of Beliefs presents a comprehensive, illustrated survey of major religious systems, new faiths and paranormal phenomena. Through clear, accessible text and visual support, authors Allan, Butterworth and Langley explore how beliefs shape human cultures, world-views and individual lives. The book gives readers insight into the diversity of belief systems, the terminology and practices involved, and invites reflection on spiritual identity and cultural context. 

Key Topics Discussed:

• An introduction to the nature of belief: what it means to hold beliefs, how they form and why they matter.

• Major world religions: their origins, core teachings, rituals, symbols and how they influence societies.

• New faiths and alternative belief systems: lesser-known movements, emerging spiritualities and how they differ from mainstream religions.

• The paranormal dimension: phenomena often associated with belief systems (e.g., spirit-world, mystical experiences) and how they intersect with faith and culture.

• Glossary and terminology: defined key terms (approx. 100 glossary entries) to help readers understand belief-system vocabulary. 

• Illustrations and visual support: the book includes many illustrations (cited as 188 illus.) to enrich the learning experience. 

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