Religions of a Single God: A Critical Introduction to Monotheisms from Judaism to Baha'i
Zeba A. Crook
ISBN 10: 1781798060 ISBN 13: 9781781798065
Published by Equinox Publishing, 2019
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In some ways, this book fits into the long tradition of textbooks on Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It seeks to teach the basics both of the study of religion and the study of the religions themselves. For each religion, it presents the trajectories of development over time, the main theological debates and claims, the sacred writings, and the common practices and holy days. Yet, in other ways, this book is like no other introductory textbook on Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Rather than claim to show the "essence" of Judaism, Christianity, or Islam, this book shows the diversity within Jewish, Christian, and Islamic experience, theological dispute, and practice. Rather than rely solely on the traditional theorists of religion, the "giants," this book updates the approach, relying also on the newest critical thinkers on defining, classifying, and studying religion. Rather than present Latter-Day Saints and Baha'i Religion as among the New Religious Movements, this book treats them as part of the continuing history of religion, growing out of and within Christianity and Islam respectively. Religion, in other words, is not a thing of the past. It's happening right now, all around us.
About the Author: Zeba A. Crook is Professor of Religious Studies at Carleton University, in Ottawa, Canada.
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Title: Religions of a Single God: A Critical ...
Publisher: Equinox Publishing
Publication Date: 2019
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New