
Religions of the World
Pearson (Publisher)
9th Edition
Published on 21. August 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-0-13-183007-3 (ISBN)
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Description
For introductory courses in World Religions; also appropriate as a supplementary text for courses in Anthropology and Sociology of Religion.
This intro to world religions is ideal for students with no previous exposure to religion because of its accessible style and comprehensive, yet concise, presentation. Offering accurate, comparative descriptions of religions, it gives background material on religious theory and study, while exploring the historical and cultural factors. Unlike other texts, Religions of the World includes chapters on Native American and African religions as well as Jainism, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism, and Baha'i.
This intro to world religions is ideal for students with no previous exposure to religion because of its accessible style and comprehensive, yet concise, presentation. Offering accurate, comparative descriptions of religions, it gives background material on religious theory and study, while exploring the historical and cultural factors. Unlike other texts, Religions of the World includes chapters on Native American and African religions as well as Jainism, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism, and Baha'i.
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Edition
9th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
652 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-183007-3 (9780131830073)
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Content
Introduction Overview.
I. BASIC RELIGIONS.
1. Characteristics of Basic Religions.
2. Native American Religions.
3. African Religions.
II. RELIGIONS ORIGINATING IN INDIA.
4. Hinduism.
5. Jainism.
6. Buddhism.
7. Sikhism.
III. RELIGIONS ORIGINATING IN CHINA AND JAPAN.
8. Chinese Religions.
9. Shinto.
IV. RELIGIONS ORIGINATING IN THE MIDDLE EAST.
10. Zoroastrianism.
11. Judaism.
12. Christianity.
13. Islam.
14. Baha'i.
Glossary.
Credits.
Index.
I. BASIC RELIGIONS.
1. Characteristics of Basic Religions.
2. Native American Religions.
3. African Religions.
II. RELIGIONS ORIGINATING IN INDIA.
4. Hinduism.
5. Jainism.
6. Buddhism.
7. Sikhism.
III. RELIGIONS ORIGINATING IN CHINA AND JAPAN.
8. Chinese Religions.
9. Shinto.
IV. RELIGIONS ORIGINATING IN THE MIDDLE EAST.
10. Zoroastrianism.
11. Judaism.
12. Christianity.
13. Islam.
14. Baha'i.
Glossary.
Credits.
Index.