[PDF] Understanding The Religions Of The World eBook

Author : Irving Hexham
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 22,52 MB
Release : 2011-03-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0310314488

GET BOOK

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.

Author : George Braswell
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 43,42 MB
Release : 1994-01-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1433669129

GET BOOK

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 : Willoughby Deming
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 50,69 MB
Release : 2015-06-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1118767578

GET BOOK

Understanding the Religions of the World offers a new approach to the study of religion which moves away from the purely descriptive and instead helps students understand how religions actually ‘work’. Covering all the main faith traditions, it combines historical context, contemporary beliefs and practices, and original theory, with numerous study features and valuable overviews. A major new student-focused textbook concentrating on contemporary practices and beliefs of world religions Brings together a team of experts to provide a uniquely comprehensive coverage of religious traditions, including African religions and the religions of Oceania, which are rarely covered in detail Integrates original theory by arguing that each religion operates according to its own logic and order, and that they fulfill our need for a point of orientation Incorporates extensive student features including chapter introductions, ‘did you know?’ sections, boxed examples/material, numerous images and maps, conclusions, study questions and teaching plans, available on publication at www.wiley.com/go/deming

Author : David Whitten Smith
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 42,16 MB
Release : 2007-10-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1461666775

GET BOOK

Understanding World Religions studies major worldviews in relation to justice and peace: Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, Jewish, Christian, Marxist, and Native American. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is given as a case study for how worldviews impact justice and peace. Further chapters explore Christian social teaching, liberation theologies, active nonviolence, and just war theory.

Author : Garry R. Morgan
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 26,60 MB
Release : 2012-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1441259880

GET BOOK

User-Friendly Beginner's Guide to World Religions The world is becoming more integrated. What once seemed like the religions of exotic faraway lands are now practiced by families next door. These short, easily digestible readings give an overview of the beliefs, histories, and practices of dozens of religions, including Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, and many more. Garry Morgan blends the knowledge of a college professor with real-world experience and an accessible style. Broken into forty brief chapters, this book can be used as a reference for those who need quick and clear answers or read straight through by curious readers.

Author : Len Woods
Publisher : Barbour Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,88 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Christianity and other religions
ISBN : 9781602600546

GET BOOK

Confused by the varying religious views in your workplace, neighborhood, even your family? Check out the Handbook of World Religions-contrasting 50 faiths with Christianity. Christians believe Jesus' claim to be "the way and the truth and the life" (John 14:6)-though dozens of other religions propose varying pathways to God, heaven, or ultimate personal fulfillment. Describing these alternate viewpoints fairly and non-judgmentally, the Handbook of World Religions features major world faiths (Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism), Christian-based religions (Mormonism, the Unification Church, Christian Science), traditional religions (African, Chinese, Native American), and various hard-to-categorize beliefs (Gnosticism, Hare Krishna, New Age Spirituality, Rastafarianism, Wicca). This fully-illustrated guide is a fascinating and useful tool to help Christians understand others' beliefs.

Author : Bodie Hodge
Publisher : New Leaf Publishing Group
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 13,79 MB
Release : 2015-08-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1614584605

GET BOOK

Religions in today’s culture seem to be multiplying. Have you ever wondered why certain religions believe and practice what they do? Or how they view the Bible? This volume delves into these and other engaging questions, such as: How can a Christian witness to people in these religions? Do these other religions believe in creation and a Creator? How do we deal with these religions from a biblical authority perspective? Many religions and cults discussed in this first volume openly affirm that the Bible is true, but then something gets in their way. And there is a common factor every time—man’s fallible opinions. In one way or another the Bible gets demoted, reinterpreted, or completely ignored. Man’s ideas are used to throw the Bible’s clear teaching out the window while false teachings are promoted. This book is a must for laymen, church leaders, teachers, and students to understand the trends in our culture and around the world where certain religions dominate, helping you discern truth and guard your faith. When you understand a religion’s origins and teachings, you are in a better position to know how to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ as you take the good news to those in false religions.

Author : Nancy Clemmons
Publisher :
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 13,30 MB
Release : 2009-03-01
Category :
ISBN : 9781594711268

GET BOOK

Expands students' understanding of their own religious history and practice by examining other religions of the world. Each religion is introduced with a brief history, and explored through each religion's scripture or major writings, beliefs and practices, and sacred spaces and times.

Author : John Bowker
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,95 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780789496768

GET BOOK

The Evolution of Major Faiths World Religions looks at the beliefs and practices of many different religions, from the ancient Egyptians to Zoroastrianism -- the oldest "living" religion -- and the great faiths practiced today. Each of the major faiths -- Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Islam -- is examined in detail through its sacred texts, epic imagery, key beliefs, and religious artifacts. The distinctive identities of different faiths are explored in World Religions by studying the main principles and thinking of each religion. The book's superb reproduction allows the symbolism and meaning in religious imagery and iconography to be revealed in great detail. Accessible and far-reaching, World Religions will engage the whole family as much as the serious student. Book jacket.

Author : David Gibbons
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,42 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Religions
ISBN : 9781592238491

GET BOOK

Why are there so many religions in the world? How do they differ? What do they have in common? This easy-to-understand, comprehensive guide examines the belief systems of the world's major faiths, with illustrated sections that provide a visual guide to the rituals and practices of the various denominations throughout history and today. A fold-out chart provides a comparison of world religions at a glance and a comprehensive time-line chronicles the history of religion to the present day. A "Geography of Belief" maps out religious origins and histories, and major religious figures throughout the centuries are introduced.