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How did a small band of followers turn the gospel of Jesus Christ into one of the world’s most powerful institutions with rituals and traditions that have lasted for centuries?

From its founding in 6th century Arabia and the origins of sacred traditions like Ramadan through the Golden Age of science culture and art to the modern controversies surrounding Sharia law and the importance of the hijab the history of Islam is a captivating panorama.

The world’s oldest monotheistic religion the faith of Abraham and Moses has endured for centuries passed down through the Torah and the Talmud and honored through traditions like Passover Yom Kippur and Hanukkah. It is a story of faith community tragedy and triumph.

A religion of countless gods and goddesses of storytelling lavish temples and colorful festivals and the struggle between light and dark Hinduism has offered humans a sense of order in the universe for over four thousand years.

Beginning with the life story of Siddhartha and his enlightenment under the Bodhi tree Buddhism offers humanity a way to confront our demons break free from the cycle of suffering death and rebirth and attain Nirvana. It has had a profound impact on world history and modern society.