The Sacred Quest: An Invitation to the Study of Religion - Softcover

Lawrence S. Cunningham; John Kelsay; R. Maurice Barineau; Heather Jo McVoy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0023263369 ISBN 13: 9780023263361

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 1994

Synopsis

Taking a thematic and comparative approach, this book provides a clear, concise introduction to the study of religion. The Sacred Quest examines the main ideas that characterize all religious thought and practice, with particular emphasis on such fundamental topics as ritual, sacred language, ethics, salvation, and the problem of evil.
The Second Edition features a number of new thought experiments. Topics include the Supreme Court rulings on religious holiday displays, the relationships between religion and environmental attitudes, and more. In addition, the authors now include a brief survey of the history of religious studies in the introduction, present a streamlined discussion of ethics, and update all terms and references.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Taking a thematic and comparative approach, this text provides a clear, concise introduction to the study of religion. It examines the main ideas that characterize all religious thought and practice, focusing on such fundamental topics as ritual, sacred language, ethics, salvation, and the problem of evil.

From the Back Cover:

This book provides a clear, concise introduction to the study of religion. It focuses on such fundamental topics as ritual, sacred language, ethics, salvation, and the problem of evil. Explores the essential questions in religion; contains thought experiments in each chapter and has a complete glossary of religious terms and references.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0023263369
• ISBN 13: 9780023263361
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192