Synopsis A uniquely global yet concise survey of the role played by sin and salvation in Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism and Hinduism.  Considering what sin actually is, and what constitutes salvation, this book draws on scriptural teachings and the views of leading thinkers on sin and the afterlife in Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism and Hinduism. With a conclusion which offers a balanced view of the similarities of all the religions, this is a thorough yet accessible guide which will prove extremely useful for students and theologians alike.