World Religions in America: An Introduction (3rd Edition) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 066422475X ISBN 13: 9780664224752

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Pr, 2003

Synopsis

In this, the third edition of Jacob Neusner’s basic, accessible, and proven guide to the world's religions as they are practiced in America, new chapters explore the Church of Scientology, Nature Religions, and the Bahai faith. In addition, the chapter on Islam in America has been expanded.

Each chapter includes study questions, essay topics, and suggestions for further reading. Contributers include Sam Gill, Martin Marty, Peter Paris, Andrew Greeley, Justo Gonzalez, Jaroslav Pelikan, Gerald Larson, Malcolm Eckel, Robert Ellwood, John Esposito, Dell deChant, Danny Jorgensen, Mike McMullen, Elizabeth Fox-Genovese, and William Scott Green.

About this title

About the Author:

Jacob Neusner is Research Professor of Religion and Theology and Senior Fellow at the Institute of Advanced Theology, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. He is the author of Classics of Judaism: A Textbook and Reader and Judaism When Christianity Began as well as the co-editor of The Religion Factor: An Introduction to How Religion Matters—all available from Westminster John Knox Press.

From Library Journal:

In this work, whose format suggests a collection of essays instead of a standard textbook, each of 14 chapters is devoted to a religious group or topic and written by a prominent scholar in the field of religious studies. The scholars provide factual data concerning each religion or topic, as well as their personal observations, opinions, and conclusions, giving the student not only a well-informed introduction to religions in America but also a sense that these religions are alive, active, and relevant to one's and the world's well-being. Of special interest are the chapters on religion and its relationship to women, politics, and society in general. Every chapter ends with study questions, essay topics, word explorations, and a further reading list. Recommended for high school libraries and undergraduate college libraries.
- Glenn Masuchika, Chaminade Univ. Lib., Honolulu
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About this edition

• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Pr
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 066422475X
• ISBN 13: 9780664224752
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 360
• Editor: Neusner Jacob