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Synopsis
A masterful survey for college and university courses, this wide-ranging introduction presents a clear and condensed portrait of the history, beliefs, and practices of specific eastern and western religions. Rich with definitions, it includes a helpful CD with a wealth of images and study aids.
• Provides a straightforward presentation of the history, beliefs, and practices of the major religious traditions
• Conveys the scope and importance of religion in the human experience
• Sidebars offer short, fast-grasp summaries of the major aspects of each religion
• Explains a vast number of terms throughout the text
• CD-ROM includes a full complement of supporting study aids including links, images, quizzes, and more
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About the Author
TOM ROBINSON, PhD, specializes in Judaism and Christianity in the Greco-Roman era. He is a professor in the Religious Studies department at the University of Lethbridge where he teaches courses in the history of Christianity and koine Greek. His books include Early Christian Reader and The Bauer Thesis Examined: The Geography of Heresy in the Early Christian Church.
HILLARY RODRIGUES, PhD, specializes in Hinduism. He is a professor in the Religious Studies department at the University of Lethbridge where he teaches courses in various Eastern Religions and in aspects of Asian philosophy and literature. He is the author of several scholarly articles and books including Ritual Worship of the Great Goddess and Insight and Religious Mind.
Reviews
As introductions to world religions go, this is an economical text, both short and affordable. Each chapter provides information about the history, beliefs and practices of the major world religions, making chapters easy to navigate and providing comparative information. The emphasis on practices—prayers, observances, rituals—effectively underscores the fact that these are living religions with millions of believers. That said, this is fairly bare bones as a reference work. Sidebars on perhaps three-quarters of the pages provide visual relief and definitions of terms. But the ordering of these information boxes within chapters is arbitrary, thereby depriving this book of an alphabetical, easy-to-use glossary, which is an essential reference function. Curious, too, especially for a concise text, is a decision to repeat some material about Buddhism, which has its own chapter, in separate chapters devoted to Japanese and Chinese religions. An introductory essay provides a fairly dry justification for the study of religion. This will be more valuable as a reference work for seasoned students than for the general reader interested in world religions, who would have preferred the 500 illustrations to be in the text rather than on the accompanying CD. (Jan.)
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Condition: Very Good. An outstanding introduction to religions of the worldThis masterful survey of world religions presents a clear and concise portrait of the history, beliefs, and practices of Eastern and Western religions. The third edition has been revised throughout, with updated material on the history and contemporary configurations of each tradition and new sections addressing gender, sexuality, and the environment.This new edition of World Religions provides an accessible, engaging, and thought-provoking exploration of the role of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Chinese religions, and Japanese religions in human life and society as understood, lived, and experienced by insiders of these traditions. It invites students to think about their own values, beliefs, and practices and about those of people who authentically hold ones that are different from theirs as they prepare to find their way through the world. A masterpiece, indeed --Sushil Mittal, James Madison UniversityRobinson and Rodrigues provide a rich, nuanced introduction to world religions. This textbook includes lively and lucid text that is written in a straightforward and thought-provoking style. The text is accompanied by illuminating images and sidebars that help students work their way through difficult subject matter. This textbook is certain to be a class favorite.--Caleb Simmons, The University of ArizonaThis third edition of World Religions once again delivers its concise-yet-comprehensive introduction to religious traditions. Each religion is presented through the categories of history, belief, and practice. These categories are sufficiently broad that each religion's unique features emerge to engage the reader. On the whole, the book offers a model for highly disciplined but still accessible academic writing. Students and instructors will appreciate the many supports: maps and timelines, graphic and photographic images, and lists of suggested readings. Text boxes and mini-glossaries appropriate for each chapter give convenient overviews of key texts, historical figures, symbols, concepts, and practices. An outstanding introduction to religions of the world and to the academic study of them --Patricia Dold, Memorial University of NewfoundlandPraise for Previous EditionsHighly recommended for first-year college courses on world religions.--Michael DeRoche, Memorial University of NewfoundlandOne of the best introductory surveys of religions. Its concise and well-structured exposition minimizes technical jargon and sticks to interesting essential details.--Michael Stoeber, Regis College, University of TorontoAn invaluable introductory textbook for beginners on the subject.--John Cheong, MissiologyThe approach of the book is admirable. Each religion (or group of religious traditions) is presented individually and absent any judgment regarding its validity. This allows for the religions to be understood on their own terms.--Joseph Matos, Review of Biblical Literature. Seller Inventory # CIN1565633172VG
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