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World Religions Pathfinder
Christianity
Christian History
A collection of history topics including the Early Church, Movements & Traditions, Heroes & Leaders and
more. Take a virtual tour of the Holy Land or find out what happened This Week in Christian History.
Church History Timeline
This timeline is intended as an overview, to give "the big picture" of some of the major events in the
church in the last couple of millennia.
Christianity
Read an overview of Christianity. This paper addresses the roots of Christianity in the first through the
third centuries C.E. (“Common Era,” dating from the time of Jesus’s birth); second, it describes
Christianity’s development through the Middle Ages; third, it explores the Protestant Reformations in the
1600s and their continuing influence today.
Bible History Online
A huge site containing information on Church History, Church Fathers, Creeds, Heretics, Timelines, Bible
History, Archaeology and much more.
From Jesus to Christ
From PBS, this site explores the history of the first Christians.
Catholic Encyclopedia
A comprehensive resource for many religious topics. Look up anything from Abbeys to the Inquisition to
Tabernacle.
Biblical Studies
A collection of links on many topics including the Greco-Roman World, Hebrews, Church History, Acts of
the Apostles, the Gospel of John and more.
Glossary of Theological Terms
Need to know what a creed is? How about soteriology? Look up hundreds of terms using this glossary.
Islam
Resources on Islam
Discover some Islamic Art, the Qur'an, Islamic architecture, beliefs, Arabic, and texts.
Understanding Islam and the Muslims
Presented in a question and answer format, this site provides information on the Five Pillars of Islam, the
Qur'an, Muslim women, marriage, and Muhammad.
An Introduction to Islam
Educational site seeking to introduce Islam to English-speaking non-Muslims. Includes basic information
as well as news, jokes, parables, and links.
Understanding Islam
A brief introduction to Islam written for a Christian audience by Orthodox priest, Father Theodore Pulcini.
The Beliefs and Laws of Islam
Stephen Bates explains the basics to non-Muslims with little previous knowledge.
A Chronology of Muslim History
A brief outline dating from 545 to C.E. to 1990.
Historical Maps of the Arab World
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Historical maps of the Arab world from the Pre-Islamic period through the 19 century.
Glossary of Islamic Terms
Look up terms from Ayah to Nabi to Sayyid in this handy glossary
Judaism
American Jewish History
Discover chapters in Jewish History and look through links to other American Jewish resources.
Center for Jewish History
The best element of this site is the art, film, music, and history exhibits as well as resources on
researching family history.
Ancient Jewish History
A huge list of links on many topics covering Ancient Jewish History from the American-Israeli Cooperative
Enterprise.
Resources on Judaism
Read about how to study the Bible, the Archaeology of Jerusalem, Early Maps of Jerusalem, the Torah,
an on-line glossary, the Hebrew Language, and more.
The Jewish Museum
A wonderful collection of images on Jewish Culture and Continuity from Forging an Identity to Realizing a
Future.
The Lost Tribes of Israel
From NOVA, Follow the faint trail of the Lost Tribes into Africa, Afghanistan, Japan, even the Americas.
Timeline for the History of Judaism
Look up events from circa 3000 BCE to the present.
Buddhism & Hinduism
Buddhism Resources
A collection of links ranging from topics such as Asian Art, to an introduction to Buddhism, to Buddhist
literature.
The Basics of Buddhism
Includes an introduction to Buddhism, The Four Noble Truths, important doctrines, and a glossary of
Buddhist symbols and sacred beings.
Introduction to Buddhism
Brief outlines of Buddhism, the life of Buddha, the ideas of No Self, Suffering, the Four Truths,
meditation, Karma and more.
Buddhism in Nepal
Explore Buddhism, Nepal, and its history including art, festivals, and Buddhist practices.
Buddhist Art in China
See the caves where the monks lived, temples, and pagodas.
The Life of Gotama Buddha
Read about Buddha’s birth, education, marriage and enlightenment.
Hinduism for Beginners
What is Hinduism and how does it differ from other religions?
Hindu Beliefs and Practices
Provides a brief and simple overview of the gods and goddesses, the sacred texts, and the basic tenets
and concepts of Hinduism.
Hindu Life and Culture
Guides you through the various facets of the Hindu way of life, including its colorful celebrations, yoga,
music and dance.
Hindu Celebrations
This site explains the various Hindu celebrations including Diwali: Festival of Lights, Holi: Festival of
Colors, as well as other major festivals.