The Sacred Paths of the West - Softcover

Theodore M. Ludwig

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0023721812 ISBN 13: 9780023721816

Publisher: Macmillan Coll Div, 1994

Synopsis

For courses in Religions of the World, History of Religions, Comparative Religion, and Introduction to Religious Studies in departments of Religion, Religious Studies, Theology, and Philosophy.Unique in approach, this text combines an historical-descriptive presentation of individual religions with a comparative-thematic approach. It begins with a discussion of the basic human questions and concerns relating to religion--e.g., origin and identity, ultimate reality, human nature, and the good life--and then use these essential concepts to help describe the beliefs, practices, and historical development of each religion. As the work of a single scholar--much of it based on original research--this book offers a consistency and depth missing in many of the texts in this field.

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From the Back Cover

The book introduces readers to the western religious traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam by integrating historical descriptions with thematic comparisons of each. The book approaches these religions as historically unique systems and focuses on comparative key themes and issues to enrich understanding of each religion's experience. The book also includes an extensive introduction to religion, as well as a chapter that explores the religions of the ancient world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Macmillan Coll Div
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0023721812
• ISBN 13: 9780023721816
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336