World Religions: A Voyage of Discovery

The updated edition of this highly acclaimed text continues to help young people unlock the doors to the world's major religious traditions. The textbook highlights recent events in the history of these traditions and helps eleventh- and twelfth-graders understand the people, dimensions, and religious principles of the world's major religions.NEW in this edition:New! A new modern design with updated fonts, imagery, and colors brings new life to each pageNew! Each chapter begins with an updated opener to help draw students' attention to key information that will be covered in the chapterNew! Updated events and statistics encourage discussion and a deeper understanding of the different religionsNew! Thought-provoking activities are embedded within each chapter to allow students to immerse themselves in and explore the content furtherNew! Term definitions are now reflected in a sidebar directly on the page where the term is first introduced, making them easier for students to find and useNew! A master glossary has been added to provide students a single point of reference for all significant termsEncourages eleventh- and twelfth-graders to explore the people, dimensions, and religious principles of the key religions of the world