World Religions

Author: Thomas A. Robinson
Publisher: Baker Academic
ISBN: 1441219722
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 526

Book Description
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.

Sourcebook of the World's Religions

Author: Joel Beversluis
Publisher: New World Library
ISBN: 1577313321
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 458

Book Description
Now in its third edition, this is the most comprehensive work available on the rich variety of paths available to today's spiritual seekers. More than an academic reference, it explores how religions can collaborate to help the world. Essays exploring the realm of building an interfaith community add to the book's detailed portraits of the major religious traditions. The Sourcebook also contains essays on spiritual practices as diverse as theosophy, wicca, and indigenous religions. This revised edition of the Sourcebook offers an unparalleled look at where spirituality is headed in the coming millennium.

World Religions

Author: Myrtle Langley
Publisher: Lion Books
ISBN: 9780745925417
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
This illustrated basic introduction to the faiths which have shaped our world--Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Taoism, and many more--gives a clear and accurate overview of each religion, along with helpful photos that relate their emotional impact and appeal. Color photos; diagrams.

World Religions

Author: Gerald R McDermott
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1401675530
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 145

Book Description
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.

Larson's Book of World Religions and Alternative Spirituality

Author: Bob Larson
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 9780842364171
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 596

Book Description
In this indispensable reference tool for parents, students, and pastors alike, Larson analyzes dozens of world religions and spiritual movements from Islam to UFOs, New Age movements to witchcraft. This volume helps address tough questions from a biblical perspective.

Understanding World Religions

Author: George Braswell
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 1433669129
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 291

Book Description
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.

One World... Many Faiths

Author: Stephanie P. Curran
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781792478215
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 277

Book Description
Invites the reader to engage the various religions and philosophies present in our world today, to listen to a myriad of views and to think critically about the role of religion in society. The book encourages students to interact and explore through discussion questions and opportunities for reflection embedded in each chapter.

World Religions in a Nutshell

Author: Ray Comfort
Publisher: Bridge Logos Foundation
ISBN: 9780882706696
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 212

Book Description
You are on CNN, live. The host leans across to you and asks, What s the major difference between Christianity and the other major religions? They are basically all the same, aren t they? Millions are awaiting your reply. Do you know how you would answer? Most of us are not as prepared as we should be for this all-important task. Discover what almost all religions have in common: By trying to earn their way to Heaven, their followers are robed in works-righteousness. Learn how to gently remove that robe, so those seeking eternal salvation can be clothed in the righteousness that comes only through faith in Jesus Christ. Each religion is discussed according to: It s basic beliefs Testimonies of its followers who turned to Christ Sample witnessing conversation.

Understanding World Religions

Author: Irving Hexham
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
ISBN: 0310314488
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 513

Book Description
Globalization and high-speed communication put twenty-first century people in contact with adherents to a wide variety of world religions, but usually, valuable knowledge of these other traditions is limited at best. On the one hand, religious stereotypes abound, hampering a serious exploration of unfamiliar philosophies and practices. On the other hand, the popular idea that all religions lead to the same God or the same moral life fails to account for the distinctive origins and radically different teachings found across the world’s many religions. Understanding World Religions presents religion as a complex and intriguing matrix of history, philosophy, culture, beliefs, and practices. Hexham believes that a certain degree of objectivity and critique is inherent in the study of religion, and he guides readers in responsible ways of carrying this out. Of particular importance is Hexham’s decision to explore African religions, which have frequently been absent from major religion texts. He surveys these in addition to varieties of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

The Compact Guide To World Religions

Author: Dean Halverson
Publisher: Bethany House
ISBN: 1556617046
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 272

Book Description
Succinct chapters provide an excellent guide to understanding Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Taoism, Shintoism, and more.