{"product_id":"world-religions-in-practice-9781405167024","title":"World Religions in Practice","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWorld Religions in Practice\u003c\/i\u003e introduces five of the world''s great religions  Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam  and explores how they are lived and expressed in custom, ritual, and symbol.  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA major new textbook exploring the world''s great religions through their customs, rituals and everyday practices  by focusing on this ''lived experience'' it goes beyond many traditional introductions to religious studies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdopts a directly comparative approach to develop a greater understanding of the nature of religion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEach chapter engages with an individual theme, such as birth, death, food, pilgrimage and ethics, to illustrate how religious practices are expressed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBroadens students'' understanding by offering an impartial discussion of the similarities and differences between each religion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes chapter-by-chapter opening themes and summaries, and will be accompanied by a website at \u003cb\u003ewww.blackwellpublishing.com\/gwynne\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An exciting and intriguing approach, taking central categories in religion and indicating how they show up in different religions pragmatically ... the table of contents inspired me to dive right in and read.\" \u003ci\u003eDr Darren J. N. Middleton, Texas Christian University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eThis is an impressive accomplishment that presents a moving and engaging encounter with the religious traditions of the world.\" \u003ci\u003eKim Paffenroth, Iona College, USA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eA very efficient, dynamic and useful tool in an approach to the five major religions of the world.\" \u003ci\u003eAlexandria Egler, St Francis College, USA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“In an age when religion is increasingly in the news, but often for all the wrong reasons, the need for a balanced, sympathetic and objective educational tool has never been greater. Paul Gwynne has provided an accessible introduction to religion. His approach is refreshingly obvious: it is through the understanding of what people are doing that we discover what they are thinking. Practices reveal belief; religions are as religions do.” \u003ci\u003eDouglas Pratt, University of Waikato, New Zealand\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A thoughtful and accessible approach to the religions from a phenomenological point of view. The book promotes the desirable end of understanding and sympathy between religious practitioners, and is an attractive choice as an introductory textbook.\" \u003ci\u003eGeorge Sumner\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUniversity of Toronto\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“A carefully crafted and comparative approach to major religions, often serving to separate human populations, as templates of how humankind in so many varied places has had such similar needs, desires and hope. Gwynne's book represents a very creative turn in this field.” \u003ci\u003eDr Majorie M Snipes, University of West Georgia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This book treats the great traditions with a vividness and immediacy which have seldom if ever been equalled. Instead of placing the main emphasis on doctrines, beliefs and their claims to truth, Paul Gwynne selects those aspects of \u003ci\u003elife\u003c\/i\u003e where religions become \u003ci\u003epractical\u003c\/i\u003e and guides us an appreciation of each which is aesthetically pleasing as well as providing useful information. Surely one of the best ways to come to know a faith tradition different from one’s own is to live among its adherents. Reading this book is the next best thing. It should prove invaluable for educators and students as well as interested laypeople in a variety of professions.” \u003ci\u003eJohn D’Arcy May, Irish School of Ecumenics, Trinity College Dublin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Boxes and Tables x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Figures xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote on Scriptural References xiv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 Beyond Time and Space 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 IMAGE 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Second Commandment (Judaism) 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShirk (Islam) 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncarnate Son (Christianity) 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMurti (Hinduism) 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Three Bodies (Buddhism) 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 BOOK 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShruti and Smriti (Hinduism) 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Three Baskets (Buddhism) 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew Testament (Christianity) 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTanach (Judaism) 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQur’an (Islam) 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Within Time and Space 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 ETHICS 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDharma (Hinduism 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePancasila (Buddhism) 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Ten Words (Judaism) 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA New Commandment (Christianity) 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Greater Jihad (Islam) 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 BIRTH 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBaptism (Christianity) 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eB’rit Milah (Judaism) 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAqiqah (Islam) 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBirth Samskaras (Hinduism) 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Buddhist Exception (Buddhism) 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 DEATH 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Wheel of Rebirth (Buddhism) 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Last Sacrifice (Hinduism) 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResurrection of the Body (Judaism) 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSalat al-Jenazah (Islam) 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst Fruits (Christianity) 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 MARRIAGE 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNikah (Islam) 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnder the Huppah (Judaism) 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHouseholder and Forest-Dweller (Hinduism) 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBride of Christ (Christianity) 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Renunciation (Buddhism) 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 FOOD 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAhimsa and Samadhi (Buddhism) 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlessed Leftovers (Hinduism) 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBread and Wine (Christianity) 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKosher (Judaism) 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHalal (Islam) 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 CLOTHING 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Veil of Modesty (Islam) 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKippah, Tefillin, and Tallit (Judaism) 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Thread and the Mark (Hinduism) 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVestments and Habits (Christianity) 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Three Robes (Buddhism) 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III time and Space 261\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 DAY 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUposatha (Buddhism) 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTithi (Hinduism) 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSabbath (Judaism) 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Lord’s Day (Christianity) 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSalat (Islam) 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 YEAR 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFour Seasons (Christianity) 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFull Moons and Monsoons (Buddhism) 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDay of Brahma (Hinduism) 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHarvests, History, and High Holy Days (Judaism) 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLunar Year (Islam) 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 BUILDING 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMosque (Islam) 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSynagogue (Judaism) 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChurch (Christianity) 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMandir (Hinduism) 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemple Complex (Buddhism) 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 JOURNEY 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Sacred Ford (Hinduism) 350\u003c\/p\u003e 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