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A concise introduction to world religions / edited by Willard G. Oxtoby, Roy C. Amore, Amir Hussain, Alan F. Segal.
Oxford University Press, 2015.
Call #:
200
C744
2015
Subjects
Religions.
Religions -- Textbooks.
Religion.
ISBN:
9780199008551 (pbk.)
Alternate title:
World religions : a concise introduction
Edition:
Third edition.
Description:
xviii, 638 pages : colour illustrations, maps ; 26 cm.
Notes:
Previous (Second) edition published in 2012.
First edition published in 2007.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:
"A comprehensive introduction to major faith traditions around the globe, designed for single-semester introductory university courses. Written by experts on each tradition and building on the strong foundation provided by the two-volume World Religions: Eastern and Western Traditions, this concise introduction offers students an engaging, insightful overview of each tradition's history, teachings, practices, and interactions with the contemporary world. Newly written chapters on Indigenous, Jewish, and Christian traditions, as well as a new chapter introducing the study of religion, bring fresh perspectives to the third edition. Authors have also increased focus on contemporary issues. The rich pedagogical program of the second edition has been expanded. Document boxes provide excerpts from important texts, hymns, and prayers; Focus boxes offer additional insight on interesting topics; Site boxes highlight places with special significance to create a rich learning experience; and Sacred Text boxes outline the timelines and practices associated with various sacred texts in each tradition. Visually stunning, more full-colour photographs with captions effectively illustrate the practices, rituals, and symbols characteristic of each tradition while maps help situate their evolution"--Provided by publisher.
Other authors:
Oxtoby, Willard Gurdon.
Amore, Roy C., 1942-
Hussain, Amir, 1965-
Segal, Alan F., 1945-2011.
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