World Religions: Eastern Traditions

World Religions: Eastern Traditions, Fifth Edition, provides students with an accessible, engaging, and thought-provoking survey of Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Chinese, Korean, and Japanese religions. The expert contributors offer an authoritative examination of the origins, central teachings, divisions and branches, rituals and practices, influences on culture, and responses to modern challenges for each tradition.Ideal for courses in Asian religions and comparative religions, World Religions: Eastern Traditions, Fifth Edition, combines a historically descriptive perspective with a spirit of sympathetic fascination.

Religion & Spirituality

Amore, Roy C.

Hussain, Amir

Oxtoby, Willard G.

Other Eastern Religions & Sacred Texts

Oxford University Press

World Religions: Western Traditions

World Religions: Western Traditions, Fifth Edition, provides students with a thought-provoking survey of Jewish, Christian, Muslim, ancient, indigenous, and new religious traditions. The expert contributors offer an authoritative examination of the origins, central teachings, divisions and branches, rituals and practices, influences on culture, and responses to modern challenges for each tradition. Ideal for courses in Western religions and comparative religions, World Religions: Western Traditions, Fifth Edition, combines a historically descriptive perspective with a spirit of sympathetic fascination.

Based on the best-selling World Religions: Eastern Traditions and World Religions: Western Traditions, A Concise Introduction to World Religions, Fourth Edition, is ideal for single-semester courses. Renowned contributors trace the origins and evolution of the major traditions, explain their essential teachings, outline their practices, and examine their interactions with modern culture and society, while insightful introductory and concluding essays suggest countless avenues for further reflection and study.

A Concise Introduction to World Religions

Religious Studies

Building upon its already strong foundation, the third edition of World Religions: Western Traditions examines in detail the major Western religious traditions: Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Christianity, Islam, and religions of the ancient world. Featuring work from renowned contributors, this rich and descriptive text discusses the historical basis for the religious traditions, shows how they have developed over time, and explains how they are now situated in the contemporary world. New to this Edition: * Full redesign featuring four-color throughout, 65 photos, and 6 maps * An introductory chapter ("Why Religion?") that explores the origins of religion and some of the basic elements that traditions around the world share * A concluding chapter ("Current Trends in Religion") examining how various traditions are responding to contemporary issues in such areas as politics, bioethics, gender, environment, and interfaith dialogue * New chapters on ancient religions (Chapter 2), indigenous traditions (Chapter 6), and new religious movements (Ch 7) * More coverage of the role of women throughout * Pedagogical features including "Traditions at a Glance" boxes, scripture boxes, bolded key terms, a glossary, and recommended websites * A Companion Website featuring resources for both students and instructors Ideal for courses western religions and comparative religions, World Religions: Western Traditions, Third Edition, combines a historically descriptive perspective with a spirit of sympathetic fascination.

Based on the best-selling two-volume World Religions: Eastern and Western Traditions, this concise, contributed second edition is a survey of faiths throughout the world. Renowned scholars trace the origins and evolution of the major traditions, explain their essential teachings, outline their practices, and examine their interactions with modern culture and society, while insightful introductory and concluding essays suggest countless avenues for further reflection and study. With extracts from each tradition's most important thinkers, both ancient and modern, along with timelines, maps, glossaries, guides to key geographic sites, annotated reading lists, vibrant color photographs, handy "Tradition at a Glance" summaries, and a brand-new chapter on new religious movements, A Concise Introduction to World Religions, Second Edition, offers a rich introduction to the subject. ENGAGING PEDAGOGY: A wealth of learning tools throughout help students appreciate and understand world religions: * "Focus" boxes provide insight into rituals or practices that are specific to each religion, such as going to temple in the Jain tradition, the daily routine of liturgical prayers for Sikhs, and taboo words for male and female Shinto priests in Japan. * "Tradition at a Glance" sidebars offer an insightful overview of each tradition--covering founders, noteworthy doctrines, and distribution of adherents--facilitate comparative analysis, and serve as quick review references. * "Major Branches of" boxes break down the internal divisions and sects within each faith. * Chapter timelines highlight key events in each religion's history. * Detailed maps depict locations of important reference points for each tradition. * "Sites" boxes indicate locations of special significance to each tradition. * "Document" boxes highlight key passages from each tradition's sacred texts. * End-of-chapter glossaries serve as quick-reference guides that help students learn and review key terms. INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES: Instructor's Manual: Chapter overviews and notes Classroom discussion questions Test Generator: For each chapter: 50 multiple-choice questions 20 true/false questions 10 short-answer questions 5 essay questions Answer key with page references for all questions PowerPoint-based Slides: Fully revised and updated for the second edition STUDENT STUDY GUIDE: Chapter summaries List of learning objectives For each chapter: 20 multiple-choice questions 5 short-answer questions 10 research paper questions 5 reflection questions List of 5-8 additional resources Field trip guidelines

A Concise Introduction to World Religions, 2nd Edition

Segal, Alan F.

Christian Books & Bibles

Featuring work from expert contributors, World Religions: Eastern Traditions, Fourth Edition, provides students with an authoritative examination of Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Chinese, Korean, and Japanese religions. Accessible and engaging, this acclaimed text explores the origins, central teachings, divisions and branches, rituals and practices, influences on culture, and responses to modern challenges for each tradition. FEATURES * New chapter structures better reflect the uniqueness of each tradition * A new "Recent Developments" section for every tradition provides more focus on contemporary issues * A revised and updated "Current Issues" chapter better tackles key challenges facing Eastern traditions today * Additional coverage of the role of women offers students a more inclusive overview of each tradition * Dynamic pedagogical features including "Traditions at a Glance," "Document," "Focus," and "Sites" boxes, bolded key terms, maps, photographs, timelines, sites, text extracts, and further reading lists help bring each tradition to life for students * New learning tools including chapter outlines, chapter summaries, discussion questions, and "Sacred Text" tables make difficult topics easier for students to understand * An exceptional support package includes a Companion Website at www.oupcanada.com/Oxtoby, an Instructor's Manual, a Test Generator, PowerPoint-based slides, a Student Study Guide, and more Ideal for courses in Asian religions and comparative religions, World Religions: Eastern Traditions, Fourth Edition, combines a historically descriptive perspective with a spirit of sympathetic fascination.

Featuring work from expert contributors, World Religions: Western Traditions, Fourth Edition, provides students with an authoritative examination of Jewish, Christian, Muslim, ancient, indigenous, and new traditions. Accessible and engaging, this acclaimed text explores the origins, central teachings, divisions and branches, rituals and practices, influences on culture, and responses to modern challenges for each tradition. FEATURES * New chapter structures better reflect the uniqueness of each tradition * Newly written chapters on Jewish and Christian traditions bring fresh perspectives to the volume * A new "Recent Developments" section for every tradition provides more focus on contemporary issues * A revised and updated "Current Issues" chapter better tackles key challenges facing Eastern traditions today * Additional coverage of the role of women offers students a more inclusive overview of each tradition * Dynamic pedagogical features including "Traditions at a Glance," "Document," "Focus," and "Sites" boxes, bolded key terms, maps, photographs, timelines, sites, text extracts, and further reading lists help bring each tradition to life for students * New learning tools including chapter outlines, chapter summaries, discussion questions, and "Sacred Text" tables make difficult topics easier for students to understand * An exceptional support package includes a Companion Website at www.oupcanada.com/Oxtoby, an Instructor's Manual, a Test Generator, PowerPoint-based slides, a Student Study Guide, and more Ideal for courses in Western religions and comparative religions, World Religions: Western Traditions, Fourth Edition, combines a historically descriptive perspective with a spirit of sympathetic fascination.

Based on the bestselling two-volume World Religions: Eastern and Western Traditions, A Concise Introduction to World Religions, Third Edition, is ideal for single-semester courses. Renowned contributors trace the origins and evolution of the major traditions, explain their essential teachings, outline their practices, and examine their interactions with modern culture and society, while insightful introductory and concluding essays suggest countless avenues for further reflection and study.

Examines the position of the Christian Church toward the various religions of the world and analyzes the relationship between Christianity and other religious faiths

The Meaning of Other Faiths

Westminster John Knox Pr

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World Religions: Eastern Traditions

World Religions: Western Traditions

A Concise Introduction to World Religions

World Religions: Western Traditions

A Concise Introduction to World Religions, 2nd Edition

World Religions: Eastern Traditions

World Religions: Western Traditions

A Concise Introduction to World Religions

The Meaning of Other Faiths