World Religions
Eastern Traditions
5th Edition
Published on 17. September 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
448 pages
978-0-19-087543-5 (ISBN)
Description
World Religions: Eastern Traditions, Fifth Edition, provides students with an accessible, engaging, and thought-provoking survey of Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Chinese, Korean, and Japanese religions. The expert contributors offer an authoritative examination of the origins, central teachings, divisions and branches, rituals and practices, influences on culture, and responses to modern challenges for each tradition.
Ideal
for courses in Asian religions and comparative religions, World Religions: Eastern Traditions, Fifth Edition, combines a historically descriptive perspective with a spirit of sympathetic fascination.
Ideal
for courses in Asian religions and comparative religions, World Religions: Eastern Traditions, Fifth Edition, combines a historically descriptive perspective with a spirit of sympathetic fascination.
Reviews / Votes
"World Religions: Eastern Traditions is far better than other textbooks because it is accessible, but detailed, and the various images and boxes with selections of primary sources encourage students to learn."--Melanie Coughlin, Carleton University"Accessibly covering an impressive breadth of traditions, this book offers a unique option for instructors and students of religion. It provides insightful ways for understanding the beliefs, practices, cultural influences, and historical significance of globally diverse and traditionally 'Eastern' religions."--Ashley M. Purpura, Purdue University
"This text is one of the best I have used to teach religions throughout Asia. The comprehensive discussion on religions is positioned alongside current issues, helping students understand religions in the broader context of real-world events."--Jamie Sanchez, Biola University
More details
Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-0-19-087543-5 (9780190875435)
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Persons
Roy C. Amore is Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Windsor in Ontario. Amir Hussain is Professor of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. The late Willard Oxtoby, the original editor of this work, was Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto.
Content
Contributors: Preface: 1. Studying Eastern Religions Basic Human Religion: Looking Both Ways from Harappa Looking Back from Harappa Looking Forward from Harappa What Is Religion? Why Study Religion? 2. Hindu Traditions Origins Classical Hinduism Schools and Communities of Theology Practices, Rituals, and Arts Recent Developments Summary 3. Sikh Traditions Overview Crystallization Practice Differentiation Cultural Expressions Interaction and Adaptation Recent Developments Summary 4. Jaina Traditions Overview The Shramana Revolution The Early Sangha Major Developments Practice Expressive Dimensions Jainas Among Others Women Recent Developments Summary 5. Buddhist Traditions Overview The First Gem: The Buddha The Second Gem: The Dharma The Third Gem: The Sangha Early Buddhism Theravada Buddhism Mahayana: The Second Vehicle Vajrayana: The Third Vehicle Interaction and Adaptation in East Asia Cultural Expressions Buddhism in the Modern World Recent Developments Summary 6. Chinese and Korean Traditions Overview Chinese Religions Han Dynasty (202 BCE-220 CE) The Six Dynasties Period (220-589) Sui and Tang (589-907) The Song, Yuan, and Ming Dynasties (960-1644) The Qing Dynasty and the Republican Period (1644-Present) Korean Religions Recent Developments Summary 7. Japanese Traditions Overview Foundations Pivotal Developments New Emphases Continuities Global and Domestic Trends Recent Developments Summary 8. Current Issues in Eastern Traditions Religion and Politics Bioethics The Environment Gender and Sexuality Religious Diversity Credits: Index: