Thomas Nelson Book Review

This is a review of a book that I got for free through the "Thomas Nelson Book Review Bloggers." It is a great program if you have a blog. Basically, you apply, and if you are accepted, you have the choice of several products. Once they send it to you, you have to watch/read it/listen to it, write a 200-word review and post it on Amazon.com and your blog. Then, the product is yours to keep! Go here for more information.

Nelson's Illustrated Guide to Religions by James A. Beverley is a great resource for any Christian family to have on their bookshelves. It is written by an Evangelical Christian scholar who has put together a comprehensive summary of each major religion, as well as a couple of newer religious movements.
While I knew that reviewing this book would not be an easy thing (this book is 738 pages), I was hoping to find in this book a resource that would help me explain the various world religions to my children. I was not disappointed. This book not only gives the basic information, but an added bonus is that it is written from a Christian perspective.

Some of the extra features that I love about this book are the timelines, lists of website resources on each religion, and the glossary of terms. One of the features that make this book not just informational, but enjoyable, are the grey boxes that are scattered throughout the book. They are filled with interesting facts such as presidential quotes and "famous" people in each specific religion.

I am excited to have this book for our family. It is written in an easy, readable way that I think will really be beneficial as our children grow older and have more questions about our beliefs and the beliefs of those around us.