Introduction to World Religions

A leading textbook for world religion, this new edition is designed to help students in their study and research of the world's religious traditions. Now in its second edition, Christopher Partridge's accessible and engaging introduction to the religious traditions of the world is extensively revised and updated for a new generation of readers. Known and valued for its balanced approach and its respected board of consulting editors, this text addresses ways to study religion, provides broad coverage of diverse religions, and offers an arresting layout with rich illustrations. This second edition has new and extended primary source readings, a stronger section on the religions of South Asia, additional maps, a new full-colour, student-friendly format, and more.

Christopher Partridge is Professor of Contemporary Religion at University College Chester.

Dr Tim Dowley is a historian and a prolific author and editor of Bible resources for adults and children. He holds a bachelor's degree in History and a doctorate in Church History, both from the University of Manchester, England. He has written a number of children's stories and books onbiblical subjects and the history of Christianity, as well as works onmusic and literature. Tim has traveled extensively, particularly in Israel, Turkey and other biblical lands. He lives in South London with his wife and family.