The Sacred Quest : An Invitation to the Study of Religion
Kelsay, John, Cunningham, Lawrence S.
ISBN 10: 0131923773 ISBN 13: 9780131923775
Published by Pearson Education, Limited, 2005
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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 Publisher: Taking a thematic and comparative approach, this text provides a clear, concise introduction to the study of religion. It examines the main ideas that characterize all religious thought and practice, focusing on such fundamental topics as ritual, sacred language, ethics, salvation, and the problem of evil.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The Sacred Quest : An Invitation to the ...
Publisher: Pearson Education, Limited
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Edition: 4th Edition.