
Patterns of Religion
Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
3rd Edition
Published on 1. January 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
512 pages
978-1-111-18655-5 (ISBN)
Description
Authored by distinguished scholars of religion writing in their areas of specialty, "Patterns of Religion" examines key religious traditions around the world, from the ancient origins of religion to contemporary religious movements. Expertly written and organized, this text offers unparalleled flexibility for instructors. Each chapter explores the history, beliefs, practices, and source material for contemporary perspectives for a major religious tradition. This unified chapter structure helps to emphasize the patterns that link diverse religious traditions. The readings at the end of chapters include selections from scriptures and other important texts, eliminating the need for a separate scripture anthology. Now in full color, the supporting maps, photographs, chronologies, glossaries, and tables help contextualize each tradition and encourage further inquiry.
More details
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Belmont, CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 185 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
907 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-111-18655-5 (9781111186555)
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Persons
Roger Schmidt was most recently chair of the Department of Religious Studies at Hsi Lai University (Rosemead, Ca.), a university grounded in Buddhist traditions and values. He is a graduate of the University of Redlands and the Claremont Graduate School. He taught philosophy and religion for thirty years at San Bernardino Valley College and Crafton College, retiring as a professor emeritus in 1993. A prolific scholar and researcher, he continues to explore religious traditions in Asia and beyond.
Content
Introduction and Overview. 1. Discerning Patterns of Religion. Part I. RELIGIONS ANCIENT, INDIGENOUS & CONTEMPORARY. 2. Ancient Spirituality. 3. Indigenous World Religions, Past and Present. 4. Contemporary Religious Movements. Part II. RELIGIONS ORIGINATING IN THE MIDDLE EAST. 5. Judaism. 6. Christianity. 7. Islam. 8. Zoroastrianism. 9. Baha'i. Part III. RELIGIONS ORIGINATING IN INDIA. 10. Hinduism. 11. Buddhism. 12. Jainism. 13. Sikhism. Part IV. RELIGIONS ORIGINATING IN CHINA AND JAPAN. 14. Taoism. 15. Confucianism. 16. Shinto.