The Sacred Quest: An Invitation to the Study of Religion (3rd Edition)
Lawrence S. Cunningham; John Kelsay
ISBN 10: 0130209945 ISBN 13: 9780130209948
Published by Pearson College Div, 2001
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Synopsis:
Examines the main ideas that characterize all religious thought and practice.
The Sacred Quest takes a thematic and comparative approach to the study of religion. It gives equal weight to theoretical issues and practices reflected in the major world religions.
The text identifies the theoretical issues surrounding the study of religion and focuses on fundamental topics such as ritual and sacred language.
Learning Goals
Upon completing this book readers will be able to:
- Recognize main ideas that characterize all religious thought and practice
- Identify theoretical issues surrounding the study of religion
- Recognize fundamental topics of religion: ritual, sacred communication, and morality
From the Back Cover:
This new edition of The Sacred Quest uses a thematic and comparative approach to the study of religion. This work reflects a long history of use in undergraduate programs at the introductory level. Focus of the individual chapters attempts to give equal weight to both theoretical issues and to practices as they are reflected in the major religions of the world.
Features new to this edition- Updated and revised material throughout
- Emphasis on more contemporary issues of religion and culture
- Enhanced ethical considerations
- Updated bibliographies
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The Sacred Quest: An Invitation to the Study...
Publisher: Pearson College Div
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 3rd Edition