A concise introduction to world religions, 2007, 584 pages. Both his father and grandfather were ministers and teachers of the old testament, and both were deans of san francisco theological seminary, in san anselmo, ca. 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. The expert contributors offer an authoritative examination of the origins, central teachings, divisions and branches, rituals and practices, influences on culture. Greenstein, medieval bible commentaries from back to the sources. Thus, it is a tradition of meditation and contemplation, relying on the zen meditation practices of zazen and. Hussain and publisher oxford university press canada. Eastern traditions, fifth edition, provides students with an accessible, engaging, and thoughtprovoking survey of hinduism, sikhism, jainism, buddhism, and. Western traditions, 2e combines a historically descriptive perspective with timelines, key terms, maps, text boxes, study questions, and annotated suggestions for further reading. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Eastern traditions a concise introduction to world religions i teach at a school, am involved in adult education and lecture occasionally at a college. Amore and publisher oxford university press canada. World religions western traditions 3e 9780195427172. Based on the bestselling twovolume world religions.
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The author provides an account of each major religions origin. Designed for the student and general reader, the book combines a historically descriptive perspective with key. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. In this contributed text, experts on jewish, christian, muslim, ancient, indigenous, and new traditions employ extensive knowledge and rigorous research to thoroughly investigate each fascinating tradition. Featuring a unique, consistent, and modular chapter structureteachings, history, and way of lifeand numerous pedagogical features, invitation to world religions, third edition, invites students to explore the worlds great religions with respect and a sense of wonder.
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