Author : Paul Oliver
Publisher : McGraw-Hill
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 18,68 MB
Release : 2010-10-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780071748520
A concise introduction to the major religions around the world. Covers the history of each faith, its core beliefs, and how it is practiced today.
Author : Paul Oliver
Publisher : Teach Yourself
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 32,83 MB
Release : 2010-05-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1444130722
This book is a concise guide to the major religions around the world. Become familiar with the history of each faith, its core beliefs, and how it is practised today. Whether you're studying theology or just want to know more about the faiths that shape our world, this clearly structured guide offers everything you need to get started. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of psychology. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
Author : Paul Oliver
Publisher :
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 45,10 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9781444126112
World Faiths - an Introduction is a comprehensive guide to the world's religions, covering the history, belief system and customs of each.
Author : Jacob Neusner
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 31,23 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0687660009
With an emphaisis on communities of faith, this accessible book will introduce students to the classic texts, important events, key figures, defining rituals, essential creeds and symbols of world religions. Contents: Introduction by William Scott Green Judaism A. Judaism: Beginnings: Religion of Ancient Israel by Baruch A. Levine B. Judaism: The Formation by Jacob Neusner C. Judaism in Modern Times: Reform, Orthodox, and Conservative Judaism, Zionism by Jacob Neusner 2. Christianity A. Christianity: Beginnings by Bruce Chilton B. Christianity: Roman Catholicism by Lawrence S. Cunningham C. Orthodox Christianity by J. A. McGuckin D. Christianity: Protestantism by Martin E. Marty 3. Islam A. Islam: Beginnings by Th. Emil Homerin B. Islam: The Shiite Tradition by Liyakat Takim C. Islam: The Sunni Tradition by Th. Emil Homerin 4. Hinduism by Douglas Brooks 5. Buddhism A. Buddhism: Beginnings by Mario Poceski B. Buddhism: The Theravada Tradition by Kristen Scheible C. Buddhism: The Mahayana Tradition by Mark L. Blum 6. Daoism by Mark Meulenbled 7. Confucianism by Mark A. Csikszentmihalyi 8. Shinto by James L. Ford 9. Indigenous Religions A. Indigenous Religious Tradition by Jualynne E. Dodson and Soyna Maria Johnson B. African Indigenous Religions by Jacob Olupona 10. New 19th Century American Religions by Danny L. Jorgensen 11. New 20th Century American Religions by Dell deChant
Author : Paul Oliver
Publisher : Teach Yourself
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 33,69 MB
Release : 2002-01-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780071384483
Teach Yourself World Faiths invites the 12 main religions of the world to convene under one roof. It provides you with a clear overview of each faith's origin and history, key beliefs and ideas, scriptures and holy books, festivals and ceremonies, and relevance today.
Author : Paul Oliver
Publisher : Hodder Education
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 28,35 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Religions
ISBN : 9780340859780
Religion is a vital part of the way of life and culture of millions of people worldwide and this guide aims to help readers become familiar with 12 of the main religious faiths of the world. It uncovers the history of each faith, its belief system, scriptures and holy books, festivals and ceremonies and key religious ideas and the organization which supports it.
Author : Tim Dowley
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 14,18 MB
Release : 2018-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1506446027
This leading textbook for world religions is now available in a more concise version. Many of the features of Introduction to World Religions are retained in this volume but with focus on the religious traditions themselves. The section on religions of antiquity has been removed and key content in each chapter streamlined to increase accessibility for students in their study and research of the world's religious traditions. Known and valued for its balanced approach, this book offers an arresting layout with rich illustrations. It continues to provide broad coverage of diverse religions, including indigenous religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, and Chinese, Korean, and Japanese religions. The user-friendly content is enhanced by charts of religious festivals, historic timelines, updated maps of the world's religions, and a useful glossary. Both historical overviews and modern perspectives for each religion are included. This edition includes several updates made to the new third edition, including a new design, a new section on women and religion, and a newly revised section on religions in today's world.
Author : Tim Dowley
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 12,64 MB
Release : 2018-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1506446019
This leading textbook for world religion 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. Introductory sections on understanding religion and the religions of antiquity lay the foundation for the study of the numerous religious traditions highlighted in the volume, including indigenous religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, and Chinese, Korean, and Japanese religions. The user-friendly content is enhanced by charts of religious festivals, historic timelines, updated maps of the world's religions, and a useful glossary. Both historical overviews and modern perspectives for each religion are included. This third edition has several updates, including a new design, a new section on women and religion, and a newly revised section on religions in today's world.
Author : Ruqaiyyah Waris Maqsood
Publisher : Teach Yourself
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 37,65 MB
Release : 2010-05-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1444130730
Do you want to learn more about this fascinating and complex world religion? Islam - an Introduction is a complete guide to the history, beliefs, and practicalities of this often misunderstood faith. Fully updated, it also addresses the key questions currently surrounding the religion, including women's rights, terrorism and fundamentalism, to give you a better understanding of Islam in the world today. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of psychology. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
Author : Winfried Corduan
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 46,25 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.
