World's Religions by Huston Smith is not extensive, but it is well done.
There are several - different religions have different holy books.
Almost all major religions have holy books and holy languages.
The Christian Bible is the most sold book in the world.
The Bible is the holy book for Jews (Old Testament) and Christians (New Testament) and the Koran is the holy book for Muslims.
Islam - Quran Catholic - Bible
The Bible is the holy book for Jews (Old Testament) and Christians (New Testament) and the Koran is the holy book for Muslims.
For Buddhists the Tripitaka, or Three Baskets are the primary teachings. for Hinduism the Vedas and the Upanishads are their sacred texts. For Sikhs their holy book is the Holy Granth
Judaism. Christianity also shares some of the same holy books.
Christianity and Judaism both consider the Bible a holy book, although the specific content and interpretations may vary between the two religions.
What are the key characteristics of each of the five universal religions. do they have a holy book. a god . a place of worship . rituals . what are they called?
The Book of Exodus.