Description
Book SynopsisMany Peoples, Many Faiths places the world's religions in historical context, illustrating the complex dynamic of each religion over time, while also presenting current beliefs, practices, and group formations. This unique textbook includes engaging sections on women in religion, religion and governance, and religion in America throughout. Thoroughly revised and updated for its eleventh edition, Many Peoples, Many Faiths covers the following topics:
- Understanding the World's Religious Heritage
- Indigenous Peoples and Religion
- The Spiritual Paths of India
- The Journey of Buddhism
- Religions of East Asia
- The Family of the Three Great Monotheistic Religions and Zoroastrianism
- The Unique Perspective of Judaism
- The Growth of Christianity
- Building the House of Islam
- New Religious Movements
- Religion and Violence, Non-violence, and Peacemaking
This edition reflects new scholar
Trade Review
Praise for previous editions:
'A very good book, best on the market.' - Helena Gourko, Merrimack College, USA
'There is no competition for this book. It is a nearly perfect introductory textbook in my considered estimation.' - Dell deChant, University of South Florida, USA
'The author’s approach is purely descriptive, which allows me to provide my own interpretation of the material during lecture. I like the historical approach of the text. That provides the text with an orderly structure of the material.' - Curtis Smith, Pennsylvania State University, USA
Table of Contents1. Understanding the World’s Religious Heritage 2. The Sacred in Nature and Community: Indigenous Peoples and Religion 3. Life Against Time: The Spiritual Paths of India 4. Wisdom Embarked for the Farther Shore: The Journey of Buddhism 5. Dragon and Sun: Religions of East Asia 6. One God, May Words and Wonders: The Family of the Three Great Monotheistic Religions and Zoroastrianism 7. Keeping Covenant with God In History: The Unique Perspective of Judaism 8. Spreading the Word of God in the World: The Growth of Christianity 9. Submitting to the Will of God: Building the House of Islam 10. Spirits Rising: New Religious Movements 11. Redeeming the World: Religion and Violence, Non-violence, and Peacemaking 12. A Final Word
