A Guide to Religious Thought and Practices

Santanu K Patro

ISBN 10: 1451499639 / ISBN 13: 9781451499636

Published by Augsburg Fortress Publishing Jul 2015, 2015

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Neuware - A Guide to Religious Thought and Practices devotes a chapter to each of the world religions, all but one of which are written by a member of that faith community. Readers thus gain insiders views into the theology, spirituality, and religious practice of each faith. The introduction encourages respect and engagement with those of other faiths. The book emphasizes the cultural nature of religion and its importance to society, and it notes the rise of interest in the study of religious traditions in the face of contemporary geopolitics.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Guide to Religious Thought and Practices
• Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishing Jul 2015
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1451499639
• ISBN 13: 9781451499636
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 216W x 139H x 20D millimeters 216 millimeters width by 139 millimeters height by 20 millimeters depth
• Weight: 279 grams

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Synopsis

A Guide to Religious Thought and Practices devotes a chapter to each of the world religions, all but one of which are written by a member of that faith community. Readers thus gain insiders views into the theology, spirituality, and religious practice of each faith. The introduction encourages respect and engagement with those of other faiths. It emphasizes the cultural nature of religion and its importance to society, and it notes the rise of interest in the study of religious traditions in the face of contemporary geopolitics. This book does not, however, attempt to address these politics, leaving the reader to think about and interpret the issues for themselves.

The International Study Guides (ISGs) are clear and accessible resources, contextual and ecumenical in content and missional in direction. The contributors are theological educators who come from different countries and different religious backgrounds and bring practical emphasis alongside contemporary scholarly reflection.

About the Author

Santanu K. Patro has taught at Eastern Theological College in Jorhat, India and Gurukul Lutheran Theological College in Chennai, India.