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A World Religions Reader 4th Edition (Paperback, 4th Edition)
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A World Religions Reader 4th Edition (Paperback, 4th Edition)
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A comprehensive and accessible textbook which explores the
traditions and beliefs of the world's living religions - the fully
updated and revised new edition The World Religions Reader is an
inclusive, student-friendly examination of the history, teaching,
practices, and appeal of the world's major religions. Covering both
the fundamentals and complexities of each religious tradition, this
popular textbook brings together significant texts from scriptures
and scholars, as well as writings from philosophers and other
significant thinkers throughout history. Students are provided with
an introduction and overview of the tradition, taken through its
primary texts, and presented with a text which seeks to persuade
the student of the tradition's merits. This new edition has been
thoroughly updated to be even more accessible for students new to
interreligious engagement and to reflect current trends and
developments in religions worldwide. Every chapter opens with a
substantial overview which orients the new student and then flows
into a carefully chosen set of texts - a regular textbook is now
combined with a Reader. New content examines areas such as the
Rastafarian tradition, while revised chapters cover secular
humanism and indigenous and emerging religious traditions. The
methodology of the book focuses on an empathetic approach -
representing each tradition from the perspective of a conventional
adherent - enabling students to develop understanding of each
tradition and appreciate similarities and differences in their most
typical forms. Invites students to study each tradition from the
perspective of a follower, aiming to understand why the tradition
is popular and powerful Explores representative passages,
world-views, rituals and institutions, ethical expressions and
modern outlooks for each religion Features discussions of
interfaith perspectives on the role of women in religious
traditions and the impact of world events and politics on
interfaith communication Encourages students to consider questions
of truth, the relation of religion and society, and the changing
nature of a tradition in the modern world Includes a complete set
of pedagogical tools and instructor resources, including
end-of-chapter fact sheets, topic summaries, key term sections, and
essay and discussion questions The World Religions Reader, Fourth
Edition is an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses
in religion, especially for liberal arts and non-affiliated
colleges, as well as general readers wishing to increase their
knowledge of the world's religious traditions.
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