Author : James A. Beverley
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 711 pages
File Size : 32,37 MB
Release : 2009-05-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1418577464
A comprehensive introduction to the religions of the world analyzed from a Christian perspective Nelson's Illustrated Guide to Religions covers more than 200 religions, sects, and cults, most of them ones the reader might encounter on any given day. It is the most complete and up-to-date Christian guide to world religions. Perfect for the student as well as the layperson. Written by leading expert in religions, James A. Beverley.
Author : Beth Wright
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 47,84 MB
Release : 2013-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1451465157
The Study Companion is a valuable additional resource for introductory courses in world religions that use Christopher Partridge's Introduction to World Religions, Second Edition. Thoroughly checked and updated to work flawlessly with the revised second edition of this important text, the Study Companion provides biographical information, primary source readings, bibliographies, and many other pedagogical tools to enhance the student's experience.
Author : Derek Cooper
Publisher : P & R Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,7 MB
Release : 2012-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781596384460
An introduction to the worlds major faiths.
Author : Gerald R McDermott
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 42,18 MB
Release : 2011-04-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1401675530
An essential and concise introduction to eight of the world's major religions. For the Christian, there's value in learning about different religions and unfamiliar expressions of belief. First of all, it gives us a greater understanding of the world we live in. But a study of other faiths can also deepen our own while making us more effective witnesses to those who don't share a belief in Christ. In World Religions, Gerald R. McDermott explains what you need to understand about major world religions so that you can be equipped to engage people of other faiths. McDermott offers an overview of the central beliefs of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Shinto. Features include: Insights from members of each religious community. Discussions of each religion's major traditions, rituals, and leaders. A glossary of important terms.
Author : Willard Gurdon Oxtoby
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,44 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Religions
ISBN : 9780195437744
a href="http://www.oupcanada.com/ebrochure/oxtoby/index.html"img src="/images/hed/closer_look_btn.gif"/aThis concise, contributed second edition is a survey of faiths throughout the world, based on the best-selling two-volume World Religions: Eastern and Western Traditions. Recognized scholars trace the origins and evolution of the major traditions, explain their essential teachings, outline theirpractices, and examine their interactions with modern culture and society, while insightful introductory and concluding essays suggest countless avenues for further reflection and study. With extracts from each tradition's most important thinkers, both ancient and modern, as well as timelines, maps,glossaries, guides to key geographic sites, annotated reading lists, rich colour photographs, handy 'Tradition at a Glance' summaries, and a brand new chapter on new religious movements, this concise volume offers a rich introduction to world religions.
Author : Winfried Corduan
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 19,5 MB
Release : 1998-04-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830815241
Winfried Corduan describes both the beliefs and the real-life practices of major and minor world religions, including Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism Native American religions and Baha'i.
Author : Russell T. McCutcheon
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 15,19 MB
Release : 2014-12-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1317491661
Widely used as a primer, a text and a provocation to critical thinking, 'Studying Religion' aims to develop students' skills. The book clearly explains the methods and theories employed in the study of religion. Essays are offered on a range of topics: from the history and functions of religion to public discourse on religion and the classification of religions. The works of key scholars - from Karl Marx, Ludwig Wittgenstein and Rudolf Otto to Mircea Eliade, James G. Frazer, and Sigmund Freud - are analysed and explored. 'Studying Religion' represents a shift away from the traditional focus of describing the exotic or curious religious 'Other' to an examination of how religious behaviours and institutions are studied. The book will be invaluable to students of religious studies.
Author : Christopher Partridge
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 33,83 MB
Release : 2013-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 080069970X
A leading textbook for world religion, this new edition is designed to help students in their study and research of the world's religious traditions. Known and valued for its balanced approach and its respected board of consulting editors, this text addresses ways to study religion, provides broad coverage of diverse religions, and offers an arresting layout with rich illustrations. The second edition has new and extended primary source readings, a stronger section on the Religions of South Asia, additional maps, a new full-color, student-friendly format, and more.
Author : Jennifer Glossop
Publisher : Kids Can Press Ltd
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 19,1 MB
Release : 2013-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1554539811
Children's and educational.
Author : Christopher R Cotter
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 41,12 MB
Release : 2016-02-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1317419952
The World Religions Paradigm has been the subject of critique and controversy in Religious Studies for many years. After World Religions provides a rationale for overhauling the World Religions curriculum, as well as a roadmap for doing so. The volume offers concise and practical introductions to cutting-edge Religious Studies method and theory, introducing a wide range of pedagogical situations and innovative solutions. An international team of scholars addresses the challenges presented in their different departmental, institutional, and geographical contexts. Instructors developing syllabi will find supplementary reading lists and specific suggestions to help guide their teaching. Students at all levels will find the book an invaluable entry point into an area of ongoing scholarly debate.
