This comprehensive collection of timeless and powerful stories puts the wisdom of world religions in the hands of young readers.When attempting to find a simple, engaging, and unbiased approach to world religions for her own family, Marilyn McFarlane discovered such a book did not exist. Understanding how important it is for children to build both respect for and knowledge of a variety of religions, regardless of their own faith, McFarlane created Sacred Stories: Wisdom from World Religions.Each captivating story and accompanying sidebar facts and spot illustrations brings to life the key tenets of a particular belief system, while the comprehensive glossary and resource list enable readers to expand their explorations. Including easy-to-understand descriptions and essential stories from Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Native American, and Sacred Earth, Sacred Stories is perfect for parents and teachers who want to expand young readers’ understanding of world traditions.The simple, informative, unbiased language of Sacred Stories, combined with its comprehensive resource list and glossary, makes it an ideal learning tool for teachers, librarians, and other educators.
Marilyn McFarlane has spent her career writing about far-off lands as a travel writer. Her devout Presbyterian upbringing combined with her passion for international travel led to an early interest in world religions. Today, her adventures often lead to sacred sites like the Hindu temples in India or the Great Mosque in Morocco. When she’s not traveling the globe, McFarlane lives with her husband, two cats, and many books in Portland, Oregon.
"Kikundi hiki cha hadithi zenye nguvu na zisizo na wakati huweka hekima ya dini za ulimwengu mikononi mwa wasomaji wachanga. ""Wakati wa kujaribu kupata mbinu rahisi, ya kuvutia, na isiyo na upendeleo ya dini za ulimwengu kwa familia yake mwenyewe, Marilyn McFarlane aligundua kitabu kama hicho hakikuwepo." Kuelewa jinsi ni muhimu kwa watoto kujenga heshima na maarifa ya dini mbalimbali, bila kujali imani yao wenyewe, McFarlane aliunda hadithi takatifu: Hekima kutoka dini za ulimwengu, kila hadithi ya kuvutia na kuandamana na ukweli wa upande na picha za sehemu huleta maisha ya kanuni muhimu za mfumo maalum wa imani, wakati orodha ya jumla ya msamiati na rasilimali inawawezesha wasomaji kupanua uvumbuzi wao. "Kujumuisha maelezo rahisi kuelewa na hadithi muhimu kutoka Buddhism, Ukristo, Uhindu, Uislamu, Uyahudi, Wenyeji wa Amerika, na Dunia Takatifu, ""Hadithi Takatifu"" ni kamili kwa wazazi na walimu ambao wanataka kupanua ufahamu wa wasomaji wachanga wa mila za ulimwengu. lugha rahisi, ya habari, isiyo na upendeleo ya Hadithi Takatifu, pamoja na orodha yake ya rasilimali na msami, inafanya kuwa chombo bora cha kujifunza kwa walimu, maktaba, na walimu wengine." Marilyn McFarlane ametumia kazi yake kuandika juu ya nchi za mbali kama mwandishi wa safari. Malezi yake ya kidini ya Presbiteriani pamoja na shauku yake ya kusafiri ulimwenguni pote yalimfanya apendezwe mapema na dini za ulimwengu. Leo, safari zake mara nyingi huongoza kwenye maeneo matakatifu kama vile mahekalu ya Kihindu nchini India au Msikiti Mkubwa nchini Morocco. Wakati yeye si kusafiri dunia, McFarlane anaishi na mumewe, paka wawili, na vitabu vingi katika Portland, Oregon.