Author: Jacob Neusner
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 1611640474
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
The fourth edition of World Religions in America continues its lauded tradition of providing students with reliable and nuanced information about America's religious diversity, while also reflecting new developments and ideas. Each chapter was updated to reflect important changes and events, and current statistics and information. New features include a timeline of key events and people for each tradition, sidebars on major movements or controversies, personal stories from members of various faiths, a theme-based organization of subjects, more subheads, three new chapters exploring America's increasing religious diversity, and suggestions for further study.
World Religions in America, Fourth Edition
Author: Jacob Neusner
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 1611640474
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
The fourth edition of World Religions in America continues its lauded tradition of providing students with reliable and nuanced information about America's religious diversity, while also reflecting new developments and ideas. Each chapter was updated to reflect important changes and events, and current statistics and information. New features include a timeline of key events and people for each tradition, sidebars on major movements or controversies, personal stories from members of various faiths, a theme-based organization of subjects, more subheads, three new chapters exploring America's increasing religious diversity, and suggestions for further study.
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 1611640474
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
The fourth edition of World Religions in America continues its lauded tradition of providing students with reliable and nuanced information about America's religious diversity, while also reflecting new developments and ideas. Each chapter was updated to reflect important changes and events, and current statistics and information. New features include a timeline of key events and people for each tradition, sidebars on major movements or controversies, personal stories from members of various faiths, a theme-based organization of subjects, more subheads, three new chapters exploring America's increasing religious diversity, and suggestions for further study.
Introducing American Religion
Author: Charles H. Lippy
Publisher: JBE Online Books
ISBN: 0980163358
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
Publisher: JBE Online Books
ISBN: 0980163358
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
On Common Ground
Author: Diana L. Eck
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780231126649
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Combining text, video, graphics, music, and the voices of believers, this work maps a diverse culture of faith. It is resource that helps you find comprehensive multimedia summaries of the fundamental beliefs and practices of various faiths and the transformation of old traditions.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780231126649
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Combining text, video, graphics, music, and the voices of believers, this work maps a diverse culture of faith. It is resource that helps you find comprehensive multimedia summaries of the fundamental beliefs and practices of various faiths and the transformation of old traditions.
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.
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.
Religion in America
Author: Julia Corbett Hemeyer
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317283902
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
Religion in America, 7th Edition provides a comprehensive yet concise introduction to the changing religious landscape of the United States. Extensively revised and updated to reflect current events and trends, this new edition continues to engage students in reflection about religious diversity. Julia Corbett-Hemeyer presents the study of religion as a tool for developing appreciation of communities of faith other than one’s own and for understanding the dynamics at work in religion in the United States today.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317283902
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
Religion in America, 7th Edition provides a comprehensive yet concise introduction to the changing religious landscape of the United States. Extensively revised and updated to reflect current events and trends, this new edition continues to engage students in reflection about religious diversity. Julia Corbett-Hemeyer presents the study of religion as a tool for developing appreciation of communities of faith other than one’s own and for understanding the dynamics at work in religion in the United States today.
Introducing World Religions
Author: Victoria Kennick Urubshurow
Publisher: JBE Online Books
ISBN: 0980163307
Category : Religion
Languages : ar
Pages : 640
Book Description
Publisher: JBE Online Books
ISBN: 0980163307
Category : Religion
Languages : ar
Pages : 640
Book Description
World Religions in America
Author: Jacob Neusner
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 9780664224752
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
In this the third edition of Jacob Neusner's basic, accessible, and proven guide to the world's religions as they are practiced in America, new chapters explore the Church of Scientology, Nature Religions, and the Baha'i faith. In addition, the chapter on Islam in America has been expanded. Each chapter includes study questions, essay topics, and suggestions for further reading.
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 9780664224752
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
In this the third edition of Jacob Neusner's basic, accessible, and proven guide to the world's religions as they are practiced in America, new chapters explore the Church of Scientology, Nature Religions, and the Baha'i faith. In addition, the chapter on Islam in America has been expanded. Each chapter includes study questions, essay topics, and suggestions for further reading.
The Usborne Book of World Religions
Author: Susan Meredith
Publisher: Usborne Books
ISBN: 9780794510275
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Examines the history, beliefs, and customs of Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, and other lesser-known religions, and includes a discussion of the impact of religion on the world, reference charts, and a glossary of religious sayings.
Publisher: Usborne Books
ISBN: 9780794510275
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Examines the history, beliefs, and customs of Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, and other lesser-known religions, and includes a discussion of the impact of religion on the world, reference charts, and a glossary of religious sayings.
The World's Religions
Author: Peter Clarke
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136851852
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1010
Book Description
* Gives an account of the history, the theological basis, the practice and the current state of the study of religion and religions throughout the world * Combines a clear and non-technical style of presentation with a structure and range of contributions which reflect the richness and complexity of religion itself, of the religions of the world and the study of religions * Comprehensive index, bibliographies and suggestions for further reading `Intriguing philosophical questions are raised about the nature of religion and the qualities needed for studying it.' - Times Higher Education Supplement `Excellent book ... remarkably successful, impressive as much for the sheer scale of the undertaking as for its consistent standard of analysis. It is a fine achievement which will serve both as a very suitable textbook for students and a reliable guide to the state of scholarship in the History and Study of Religions.' - Heythrop Journal
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136851852
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1010
Book Description
* Gives an account of the history, the theological basis, the practice and the current state of the study of religion and religions throughout the world * Combines a clear and non-technical style of presentation with a structure and range of contributions which reflect the richness and complexity of religion itself, of the religions of the world and the study of religions * Comprehensive index, bibliographies and suggestions for further reading `Intriguing philosophical questions are raised about the nature of religion and the qualities needed for studying it.' - Times Higher Education Supplement `Excellent book ... remarkably successful, impressive as much for the sheer scale of the undertaking as for its consistent standard of analysis. It is a fine achievement which will serve both as a very suitable textbook for students and a reliable guide to the state of scholarship in the History and Study of Religions.' - Heythrop Journal
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.
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.