Major World Religions and Modern Cults (Compared with the Holy Bible) The author, Gilbert Tripp, focuses on the beliefs and practices of many religious groups in his easy-to-read, thought-provoking book. He slowly and persuasively makes his way through the various points in a friendly manner. This book is ideal for personal or classroom study. At an affordable price of only $14.95, it should be in every library. Some of the subjects and sub-subjects covered are: Chapter One: From the Beginning ; The Creation Account vs. Myths of Cultures Surrounding the Hebrews Chapter Two: The Patriarchs : From Adam to Moses Chapter Three: Ancient Judaism : (Circa 1600 B. C. - 33 A.D.) Chapter Four: Christianity : Christianity vs. Christendom; Prophecy and Promise Fulfilled; The Gospel of Jesus Christ; Early History of Christ's Church; Rapid Growth of Christ's Church; Persecution of the Church of Christ; Worship of the Church of Christ; Church Organization According to the Divine Pattern; Autonomy of the Church of Christ; Jesus' Warnings; The Apostasy Begins; There Were Many Early Warnings Chapter Five: The Apostasy : Departures from the Lord's Pattern; The Departures Increase; Departure from Scriptural Authority Chapter Six: The Mother of Harlot - Rebellion's Child : Dear Reader (Personal Letter from the Author); The Catechism vs. the Holy Bible; Catholic Doctrines [Original Sin and Infant Baptism; Clinic Baptism; Auricular Confession; Absolution of Sins; Religious Rituals (Ceremonial Acts); Special Holy Days; The Lord's Supper, A Memorial or a Sacrificial Offering? Praying for the Dead; Clergy and Laity; Innovations in the Worship; The Church Sells the Privilege to Sin (The Sale of Indulgences; Financing with Indulgences); Purgatory; Praying to Mary, the mother of Jesus; The Immaculate Conception; The Assumption of Mary]; The Apostasy- Summary Chapter Seven: The Call for Reform (The Birth of Denominationalism : The Reformation Movement Chapter Eight: Restoring the Pattern Chapter Nine: The Major Eastern Religions : Islam [Five Pillars of the Islamic Faith; Islamic Etiquette and Diet; Islamic Women; Islamic Jihad; Thomas Jefferson's Quran; Washington and Jefferson's Judgment of the Islamist Fundamentalists]; Hinduism; Buddhism