2004. 2nd Edition. Paperback. Presents an introduction to the world's major religions. This work provides a comprehensive survey of the major religious traditions together with selected primary readings. It focuses on the beliefs and values that animate each religion, helping students to understand what makes them meaningful to their followers. Num Pages: 400 pages, 9 illustrations. BIC Classification: HR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 22. Weight in Grams: 870. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Title: The Major Religions: An Introduction with Texts
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Publication Date: 2004
Language: English
ISBN 10: 140511049X
ISBN 13: 9781405110495
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: 2nd Edition
Condition: New

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This popular introduction to the world’s major religions provides a comprehensive survey of the major traditions together with selected primary readings.

A new edition of this popular introduction to the world’s major religions
Provides a comprehensive survey of the major religious traditions together with selected primary readings
Focuses on the beliefs and values that animate each religion, helping students to understand what makes them meaningful to their followers
Includes new material on Sikhism and additional material on each religion’s ethics and their encounter with the modern world
Features chapter-by-chapter discussion and test questions, summaries, and suggestions for further reading
Improved visual design, with extensive student aids including revised maps, timeline and charts.

The book is accompanied by a website at http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/burke

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T. Patrick Burke was for many years Professor of Religion at Temple University.

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