Nelson’s Illustrated Guide to Religions

I reviewed Nelson’s Illustrated Guide to Religions, and I found this book amazingly done. I, myself, am Christian. However, I always wanted to know why others believe what they do. The Guide to Religions does an excellent job of not only going into detail of each religious sect, but does so with great respect for each and every religion. Never in the book does it belittle or degrade other religions compared to Christianity. This I thought was very respectful.

It not only gives a greater understanding of the religions of the world, but for myself, it gave me a deeper appreciation for my own. It is easy to find myself going through the motions, saying I am a Christian more than “being” a Christian. By reading this book, I am able to better reflect on my own beliefs and understandings. Through this process, I grow deeper in my relationship with my Lord and Savior. I want to thank Nelson’s Illustrated Guide to Religions for doing very extensive and, I would imagine, exhausting research that was required to put a 640 page book on religions together.

I would recommend this book for anyone who always wonders why others believe what they do. But I would also recommend this to anyone who wonders why I believe what I do.