--- product_id: 225612 title: "The World's Religions: A Study of the Essential Teachings of the World's Major Faiths (Plus)" price: "103.79 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/225612-the-worlds-religions-a-study-of-the-essential-teachings-worlds store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Covers 8 major world religions 2M+ copies sold, scholarly yet accessible 50 years of timeless insight The World's Religions: A Study of the Essential Teachings of the World's Major Faiths (Plus) **Price:** 103.79 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌟 Unlock the world’s faiths—because understanding is the ultimate power move. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The World's Religions: A Study of the Essential Teachings of the World's Major Faiths (Plus) - **How much does it cost?** 103.79 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/225612-the-worlds-religions-a-study-of-the-essential-teachings-worlds) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Global Spiritual Journey:** Explore Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and native traditions in one comprehensive guide. - • **Half a Century of Wisdom:** Celebrate the 50th Anniversary Edition of this definitive classic, trusted for generations. - • **Proven Bestseller Status:** Join over two million readers who have made this a foundational text in religious studies and comparative religion. - • **Perfect for Millennial Seekers:** Ideal for professionals craving a broad, insightful overview without overwhelming detail—expand your worldview effortlessly. - • **Engaging & Respectful Narration:** Experience faiths 'from the inside' with sympathetic, clear, and objective storytelling by a pioneering professor. ## Overview The World's Religions: A Study of the Essential Teachings of the World's Major Faiths (Plus) is the 50th Anniversary Edition of Huston Smith’s landmark book, offering a clear, respectful, and engaging overview of eight major world religions. With over two million copies sold, this classic text remains a foundational resource for students and seekers alike, blending scholarly insight with accessible narrative to deepen your understanding of global spiritual traditions. ## Description The World’s Religions, by beloved author and pioneering professor Huston Smith ( Tales of Wonder ), is the definitive classic for introducing the essential elements and teachings of the world’s predominant faiths. This essential guide to comparative religion covers Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, as well as regional native traditions. This revised and updated edition provides sympathetic descriptions of the various traditions, explaining how they work “from the inside,” which is a big reason why this cherished classic of religious studies has sold more than two million copies since it first appeared in 1958. For decades, students and seekers have turned to this landmark text for its clear, objective, and engaging exploration of humanity’s most enduring spiritual traditions. Sympathetic Introductions: Go beyond doctrine to understand the world’s major faiths as they are experienced “from the inside,” with respect and profound insight. Covers Major World Religions: Journey through the essential teachings of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Scholarly Yet Accessible: Written by a pioneering professor, this book translates complex ideas into a readable and compelling narrative, perfect for students and general readers alike. A Foundational Text: Discover why this cherished classic has been a foundational text in religious studies for generations, selling more than two million copies. Review: Good overview of religions - This is classic book, so my description of content would just be redundant. But, it is important for the reader to have the correct expectation. As the author says in his preface, this book is not a detailed scholarly treatise of each religion. It evolved from a TV program. The book gives an overview of the main points, main history of each religion. Topics move from point to point quickly, like trying to keep a television audience interested, so they won't get bored and change channels. If you want to understand the general idea of each religion, read this book; if you want to become an expert in one, find something else. Having said that, concerning the three religions that I already knew a lot about, this book effectively explained the main beliefs and history of those religions. So, I believe it must have done an equally good job explaining the others. The author was always respectful of each religion; they were all taken seriously. As a result, I could not tell to which religion(s) the author, himself, believed. The book was not evangelical (which it shouldn't be). It didn't change which three religions that speak to me the most. What it did was broaden my definition of religion. By my old definition, some of the religions in this book (notably Confucianism) would have been a philosophy, but not a religion. The authors definition was more broad than mine. The definition went something like this (paraphrasing): a set of beliefs that guide the moral life of a community. By that definition, Confucianism certainly qualifies. By that definition, even an atheist probably has a religion. The only weakness of the book, which I found, was the list of suggested further reading. I looked at a couple of the listed books about a couple different religions, and I was not impressed. But, don't let that stop you from reading this book. Review: Great introduction - The standard in the subject ## Features - 50th Anniversary Edition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #16,633 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #13 in Comparative Religion (Books) #14 in Religion Encyclopedias #58 in History of Christianity (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,159 Reviews | ## Images ![The World's Religions: A Study of the Essential Teachings of the World's Major Faiths (Plus) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+lmntCbJL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good overview of religions *by D***. on February 10, 2014* This is classic book, so my description of content would just be redundant. But, it is important for the reader to have the correct expectation. As the author says in his preface, this book is not a detailed scholarly treatise of each religion. It evolved from a TV program. The book gives an overview of the main points, main history of each religion. Topics move from point to point quickly, like trying to keep a television audience interested, so they won't get bored and change channels. If you want to understand the general idea of each religion, read this book; if you want to become an expert in one, find something else. Having said that, concerning the three religions that I already knew a lot about, this book effectively explained the main beliefs and history of those religions. So, I believe it must have done an equally good job explaining the others. The author was always respectful of each religion; they were all taken seriously. As a result, I could not tell to which religion(s) the author, himself, believed. The book was not evangelical (which it shouldn't be). It didn't change which three religions that speak to me the most. What it did was broaden my definition of religion. By my old definition, some of the religions in this book (notably Confucianism) would have been a philosophy, but not a religion. The authors definition was more broad than mine. The definition went something like this (paraphrasing): a set of beliefs that guide the moral life of a community. By that definition, Confucianism certainly qualifies. By that definition, even an atheist probably has a religion. The only weakness of the book, which I found, was the list of suggested further reading. I looked at a couple of the listed books about a couple different religions, and I was not impressed. But, don't let that stop you from reading this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great introduction *by H***Y on May 9, 2026* The standard in the subject ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ An objective analysis of the influential religions *by K***R on November 24, 2017* In this book, Huston Smith provides an objective analysis of the world's most influential religions including Hinduism, Confucianism, Taoism, Islam, Christianity and some primal religions. He succinctly presents the precepts which constitute the foundation of the religions within the scope of this book. This presentation helps the average readers to understand what are the central elements of a specific religion, the meaning of these elements for the adepts, the subtle relationship of these religions. This book does not compare the religions to identify which one is superior, rather focus on understanding them. The book at times can be difficult to read for an average reader because of the complex structure of long sentences and the theological excerpts. However, the author follows up with clear points to help the readers in understanding. ## Frequently Bought Together - The World's Religions (Plus) - The World's Wisdom: Sacred Texts of the World's Religions - God Is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/225612-the-worlds-religions-a-study-of-the-essential-teachings-worlds](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/225612-the-worlds-religions-a-study-of-the-essential-teachings-worlds) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-15*