Invitation to World Religions

Jeffrey Brodd

Layne Little

Bradley Nystrom

Robert Platzner

Richard Shek

Erin Stiles

Oxford University Press Academic US

Featuring a unique, consistent, and modular chapter structure "Teachings," "Way of Life," and "History" and numerous pedagogical features, Invitation to World Religions invites students to explore the world's great religions with respect and a sense of wonder. It describes the essential features of each religion and shows how they have responded to basic human needs and to the cultural contexts in which they developed. The authors also encourage students to develop an appreciation of what religious beliefs and practices actually mean to their adherents. FEATURES: A consistent, modular chapter structure "Teachings," "Way of Life," and "History" enables students to focus on content rather than trying to navigate each chapter anew Voices: In personal, candid interviews, a diverse array of people share the ways in which they live their faiths Visual guides: Keys to important religious symbols in easy to read tables offer quick reference and comparison points Chapter opening maps provide geographical context for each religion's development Timelines help students trace the evolution of each religion within its larger social and political context Seeking Answers sections at the end of each chapter encourage students to constructively compare the ways in which different religions address the same essential questions For Review questions prompt students to reexamine essential concepts For Further Reflection questions invite students to think critically and to engage in deeper analyses Key Terms are boldfaced at their first appearance and defined in the glossary that follows each chapter A Glossary at the back of the book includes all of the key terms from the text Suggestions for Further Reading direct students to some of the best and most recent print and online resources on each tradition A wealth of rich, robust, and relevant color photographs and illustrations keep students visually engaged An Instructor's Manual with Computerized Test Bank on CD, downloadable Learning Management System Cartridges, and a Companion Website provide additional resources

Religion & Spirituality

Religious Studies

Oxford University Press

Designed for students undertaking their first systematic study of the Hebrew Bible, this text has two goals: to acquaint readers with the content and major themes of the biblical documents, and to introduce them to issues in biblical scholarship. Pedagogically rich and reader-friendly, this text was designed for conventional introductory courses using historical-critical methodology, and will also be useful in courses studying the Bible as literature, or as a reference text in the study of ancient religion.

The Old Testament: An Introduction to the Hebrew Bible

Stephen L. Harris

Christian Books & Bibles

McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

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