The Sacred Quest: An Invitation to the Study of Religion (3rd Edition) - Softcover

Cunningham, Lawrence S.; Kelsay, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130209945 ISBN 13: 9780130209948

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 2001

Synopsis

This book provides a thematic and comparative approach to the study of religion. The focus of individual chapters gives equal weight to both theoretical issues and to practices as they are reflected in the major religions of the world. These chapter topics include a definition of religion; the nature, appearance, and language of the sacred; ritual; sacred communities; the problem of evil; religion and morality; and the quest for salvation. For anyone interested in a formal study of religion.

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 new edition of The Sacred Quest uses a thematic and comparative approach to the study of religion. This work reflects a long history of use in undergraduate programs at the introductory level. Focus of the individual chapters attempts to give equal weight to both theoretical issues and to practices as they are reflected in the major religions of the world.

Features new to this edition

• Updated and revised material throughout
• Emphasis on more contemporary issues of religion and culture
• Enhanced ethical considerations
• Updated bibliographies

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0130209945
• ISBN 13: 9780130209948
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 176