Global Religions

Author : Mark Juergensmeyer
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780199725816
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Global Religions written by Mark Juergensmeyer and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2003-03-20 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can Islam be located on a map? Is Europe the center of the Christian world? Is India a Hindu nation? While decades ago these questions were often answered in the affirmative, the truth has never been that simple. Not only are adherents of particular faiths spread across the globe, but there are many variations of a particular faith practiced side by side. This has only become more true in recent years as the pace of globalization has quickened. The essays collected here provide brief and accessible introductions to the major world religions in their global contexts. The volume begins with an introduction to the globalization of religion by Mark Juergensmeyer, and is followed by individual essays on Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and local religious societies. The book concludes with three essays reflecting on the global religious scene. Taken together, these essays provide a concise, authoritative, and highly readable introduction to the state of worldwide religion in the 21st century.

Author : Gerald R McDermott
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
ISBN 13 : 1401675530
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book World Religions written by Gerald R McDermott and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2011-04-04 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential and concise introduction to eight of the world's major religions. For the Christian, there's value in learning about different religions and unfamiliar expressions of belief. First of all, it gives us a greater understanding of the world we live in. But a study of other faiths can also deepen our own while making us more effective witnesses to those who don't share a belief in Christ. In World Religions, Gerald R. McDermott explains what you need to understand about major world religions so that you can be equipped to engage people of other faiths. McDermott offers an overview of the central beliefs of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Shinto. Features include: Insights from members of each religious community. Discussions of each religion's major traditions, rituals, and leaders. A glossary of important terms.

Author : Mark Juergensmeyer
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199767645
Total Pages : 674 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Global Religions written by Mark Juergensmeyer and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2011-08-25 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Original publication and copyright date: 2011.

Author : Merriam-Webster, Inc
Publisher : Merriam-Webster
ISBN 13 : 9780877790440
Total Pages : 1240 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Merriam-Webster's Encyclopedia of World Religions written by Merriam-Webster, Inc and published by Merriam-Webster. This book was released on 1999 with total page 1240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains 3,500 alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about various aspects of the world's religions; features thirty in-depth discussions of major religions; and includes illustrations and maps.

Author : Michael McDowell
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9781592578467
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book World Religions at Your Fingertips written by Michael McDowell and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "World Religions at Your Fingertips lets you pinpoint the information you want right now, with sections that are highly organized, tightly written, and easy to navigate." --Book Jacket.

Author : Dean Halverson
Publisher : Bethany House
ISBN 13 : 1556617046
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Compact Guide To World Religions written by Dean Halverson and published by Bethany House. This book was released on 1996-03 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Succinct chapters provide an excellent guide to understanding Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Taoism, Shintoism, and more.

Author : Christopher Partridge
Publisher : Fortress Press
ISBN 13 : 080069970X
Total Pages : 538 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to World Religions written by Christopher Partridge and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. 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. The second edition has new and extended primary source readings, a stronger section on the Religions of South Asia, additional maps, a new full-color, student-friendly format, and more.

Author : Thomas A. Robinson
Publisher : Baker Academic
ISBN 13 : 1441219722
Total Pages : 526 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book World Religions written by Thomas A. Robinson and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 2014-11-11 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This masterful survey of world religions presents a clear and concise portrait of the history, beliefs, and practices of Eastern and Western religions. The new edition contains added material and has been revised throughout. The authors, both respected scholars of world religions, have over fifty years of combined teaching experience. Their book is accessibly written for introductory classes, can be easily adapted for one- or two-semester courses, and presents a neutral approach for broad classroom use. Pedagogical aids include further reading suggestions, photographs, sidebars, and pronunciation guides. An 800-question bank of multiple-choice test questions is available to professors through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources.

Author : George Braswell
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 1433669129
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding World Religions written by George Braswell and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 1994-01-12 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding other religions is no longer an academic, ivory tower exercise. In this timely and important book, Dr, Braswell provides an introduction to the major world religions, as well as many of the minor ones.

Author : Octopus Publishing Group
Publisher : Conran Octopus
ISBN 13 : 9780706404333
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of World Religions written by Octopus Publishing Group and published by Conran Octopus. This book was released on 1975 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: