<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>A humorous yet substantive introduction to the world's religions and their concepts</b> <p/>Explaining the five major religions and modern spirituality in clear, colorful chapters, this illustrated primer is a great way to introduce a complex topic. In her easily accessible style, Margreet de Heer explores religious history and practices in an unbiased way and with a dash of humor, and makes it approachable for those with little knowledge of the subject. It offers a fresh look from different perspectives on the phenomenon of religion; the backgrounds and history of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism; and makes the point that religion is something that should unite us, not drive us apart.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A tidy introduction to beginning students of religious studies." --Ray Olson, <i>Booklist</i><br><br>"Lively, intelligent survey of the world's major religions. Wonderful; a beautiful little book, with clever design, witty cartooning, and splendid use of color." --<i>Publishers Weekly</i><br><br>"4 out 5 stars. Refreshing in honesty and openness." --Gretchen Wagner, <i>San Francisco Book Review</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Margreet de Heer</b> is a comic artist who collaborated on the online "Comiclopedia" on www.lambiek.net. Her work has been published in a wide range of Dutch newspapers and magazines. She is the author of <i>Philosophy: A Discovery in Comics</i>, <i>Science: A Discovery in Comics</i>, and a comic book about religion in her native Dutch.