Notes: C.S. Lewis made a series of broadcasts about Christianity for the BBC early in World War II that were enormously popular. Those talks are the basis of this book which has remained one of the most popular introductions to the subject. And more than anything that he had written before, this is the book that made him famous.

Notes: This book alternates sermons and commentaries by Saint Augustine, one of the great figures of early Christianity, with scholarly essays by modern critics.

Notes: Written by one of the world’s leading Islamicists, Nasr provides an objective history of Islam. The overview of the similarity and differences among different sects of Islam is informative and clearly written. The historical and cultural significance of Islam is stressed throughout the book.

Notes: Farah covers the history of Islam as a world religion and its importance as a force in culture and politics. The Qu’ran is discussed in detail, and the core beliefs and obligations of Islam are explained. Historical sects and modern militant sects of Islam are also discussed in this updated edition.

Notes: This is an accessible introduction to Islam that discusses the history and practices of the religion. Gordon discusses the ethical principles of the faith, the role of holy places, and important figures in Islam’s history.

Notes: The Koran is a sacred text of Islam, which is a guide to daily life for Muslims, and it is considered to be the finest work of Arabic prose in existence. Rodwell’s English language translation of The Koran is highly respected.

Notes: Rabbi Boteach, from the TV series Shalom in the Home, offers advice to help families have more loving relationships.

Notes: The history, meaning and application of the Kabbalah; the mystical teachings based on Hebrew Scriptures.

Notes: Briefly discusses the most important Jewish concepts, including religious terms and texts, history and Jewish personalities.

Notes: The basic issues regarding the Dead Sea Scrolls and their interpretation.