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A hardcover book titled The Worlds Great Religions: LIFE Special Edition for Young Readers with a textured, marbled beige and brown cover and a dark blue spine, lying on a wooden surface.
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A hardcover book titled The Worlds Great Religions: LIFE Special Edition for Young Readers with a textured, marbled beige and brown cover and a dark blue spine, lying on a wooden surface.
A book open to a spread with colorful photos of Indian cultural scenes: people in traditional clothing, rituals, a child, and musical instruments. The pages feature descriptive text about rejuvenation, ceremonies, and cultural practices. The book rests on a dark wood surface.
A page from a book showing photographs and text about Buddhist rituals. One photo shows a monk carrying a child and a begging bowl; others show children involved in a ceremonial head-shaving. The text explains the rituals, the concept of Nirvana, and Buddhist proverbs.
A group of Burmese people, mostly women and children, sit on mats at a ceremony. Below, a man helps a young boy dressed in ornate, princely robes. The setting appears respectful and festive, with traditional attire and ritual objects visible.
A book lays open, showing a colorful photograph of people walking and sweeping the grounds near golden, ornate pagodas or temples. Sunlight casts long shadows, and the scene conveys a busy, vibrant atmosphere at a cultural or religious site.
A close-up of a thick book with a beige, textured cover showing wear and tear, especially on the bottom right corner, which is frayed and chewed. The book is resting on a dark wooden surface; the partial title reads RELIGIONS.

World’s Great Religions Book

$30.00

A 1958 Life Special Edition for Young Readers, *The World’s Great Religions*, published by Time Inc.
Details:
• Time Period: 1958
• Origin: United States
• Maker/Brand: Life Magazine / Time Inc.
• Medium: Paper and board
• Style: Educational publication
• Condition: Good for age, although there is some noticeable wear
• Decoration: Illustrated hardcover edition

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Originally published in 1958, this Life Special Edition introduces young readers to the beliefs and traditions of the world’s major religions. Its engaging visuals and accessible prose reflect mid-century educational values promoting global awareness and acceptance.

Editions of *The World’s Great Religions* remain prized by collectors for their historical context and design, emblematic of Life Magazine’s mid-century approach to cultural education.

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