Faiths And Religions Of The World

Author : John Bowker
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0789496763

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World Religions by John Bowker Pdf

The Evolution of Major Faiths World Religions looks at the beliefs and practices of many different religions, from the ancient Egyptians to Zoroastrianism -- the oldest "living" religion -- and the great faiths practiced today. Each of the major faiths -- Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Islam -- is examined in detail through its sacred texts, epic imagery, key beliefs, and religious artifacts. The distinctive identities of different faiths are explored in World Religions by studying the main principles and thinking of each religion. The book's superb reproduction allows the symbolism and meaning in religious imagery and iconography to be revealed in great detail. Accessible and far-reaching, World Religions will engage the whole family as much as the serious student. Book jacket.

Author : David Gibbons
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Religions
ISBN : 1592238491

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Faiths and Religions of the World by David Gibbons Pdf

Why are there so many religions in the world? How do they differ? What do they have in common? This easy-to-understand, comprehensive guide examines the belief systems of the world's major faiths, with illustrated sections that provide a visual guide to the rituals and practices of the various denominations throughout history and today. A fold-out chart provides a comparison of world religions at a glance and a comprehensive time-line chronicles the history of religion to the present day. A "Geography of Belief" maps out religious origins and histories, and major religious figures throughout the centuries are introduced.

Author : Winfried Corduan
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2009-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781606088418

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A Tapestry of Faiths by Winfried Corduan Pdf

Drawing on his wide experience and knowledge of other religions as they are actually lived, Winfried Corduan helps you sort through the complex tapestry of faiths around the world.

Author : Franjo Terhart
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1405490462

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World Religions by Franjo Terhart Pdf

Explores the origins, history, traditions, beliefs, and practices of five major world religions, as well as six smaller religions and movements, and explains how each has influenced world events and its followers' lives and actions.

Author : Stewart R. Sutherland
Publisher : Macmillan Reference USA
Page : 1032 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Religion
ISBN : UCSD:31822004163440

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The World's Religions by Stewart R. Sutherland Pdf

Summary: Comprised of 58 articles written especially for this volume, it provides an account of the history, theological basis and practice, and the state of the study of religion and religions. A comprehensive introduction to the many and varied religions practiced in the world today.

Author : Jason Boyett
Publisher : Zephyros Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1623156920

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12 Major World Religions by Jason Boyett Pdf

For billions of people, having a religious belief system provides purpose in life. For some, religion serves as a guide for moral behavior. Today’s world is one in which our understanding of world religions is both understatedly important, as well as increasingly complex. After many years exploring the foundations of various world religions, Jason Boyett has written this comprehensive, easy-to-understand exploration of the twelve major world religions through a meticulous, yet unbiased lens. 12 Major World Religions offers an impartial look at where each of these belief systems intersects, how they differ, and why some have been―or are currently―misunderstood.

Author : Gordon Kerr,Anon,David Gibbons
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2007-11-01
Category : Religions
ISBN : 1552786862

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Faiths and Religions of the World by Gordon Kerr,Anon,David Gibbons Pdf

Why are there so many religions in the world? Why do they differ? What do they have in common? And how have they all come into being? Are they all, in fact, aspects of the same belief system? FAITHS AND RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD sets out to answer these fundamental questions.Religion lies at the heart of all civilizations. Even today, beneath the surface of the West's comparatively secular lifestyles lies a bedrock of ethical values, attitudes to life and death, the concept of work and the value of effort, the role of women and children - all moulded and formed by our religious past. This book provides a graphic panorama and explanation of the religions of the world, from earliest times to the present. It begins with a spectacular gatefold chart, enabling the reader to compare aspects of some hundred religions, their churches and offshoots - their origins, geography, history, beliefs, methods of worship and much more.Accompanying this chart is The Geography of Belief, two large full-colour world maps showing the origins, spread and histories of the religions, as well as the distribution of belief systems throughout the globe today. Sections include Comparing the World's Religions, an Inter-Faith Glossary and the spectacular Timeline of the World's Religions, set in the context of secular history, showing the development of beliefs, the great thinkers and scholars, and the major events in the history of each faith. The sequence of events is set out chronologically, with horizontal flowlines, enabling the reader to compare historical relationships, causes, and effects. This method of display graphically provides the reader with unique contextual insight. The belief systems are then examined in detail, with a concise guide to each.

Author : Myrtle Langley
Publisher : Lion Books
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1993-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0745925413

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World Religions by Myrtle Langley Pdf

This illustrated basic introduction to the faiths which have shaped our world--Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Taoism, and many more--gives a clear and accurate overview of each religion, along with helpful photos that relate their emotional impact and appeal. Color photos; diagrams.

Author : Christopher Partridge
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 949 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781451452273

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Introduction to World Religions by Christopher Partridge Pdf

A leading textbook for world religion, this new edition is designed to help students in their study and research of the world's religious traditions. Known and valued for its balanced approach and its respected board of consulting editors, this text addresses ways to study religion, provides broad coverage of diverse religions, and offers an arresting layout with rich illustrations. The second edition has new and extended primary source readings, a stronger section on the Religions of South Asia, additional maps, a new full-color, student-friendly format, and more.

Author : Bruno Becchio,Johannes P. Schadé
Publisher : Foreign Media Group
Page : 972 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1601360002

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Encyclopedia of World Religions by Bruno Becchio,Johannes P. Schadé Pdf

Enhanced by more than one thousand full colour illustrations, a concise guide features thousands of references to literature, art, history, famous figures, and philosophy with respect to religion, covering the beliefs, doctrines, practices, teachings, rites of passage, and specific rituals of the world's major religions.

Author : Ian S. Markham,Christy Lohr Sapp
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-02-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781119357094

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A World Religions Reader by Ian S. Markham,Christy Lohr Sapp Pdf

A comprehensive and accessible textbook which explores the traditions and beliefs of the world’s living religions – the fully updated and revised new edition The World Religions Reader is an inclusive, student-friendly examination of the history, teaching, practices, and appeal of the world’s major religions. Covering both the fundamentals and complexities of each religious tradition, this popular textbook brings together significant texts from scriptures and scholars, as well as writings from philosophers and other significant thinkers throughout history. Students are provided with an introduction and overview of the tradition, taken through its primary texts, and presented with a text which seeks to persuade the student of the tradition’s merits. This new edition has been thoroughly updated to be even more accessible for students new to interreligious engagement and to reflect current trends and developments in religions worldwide. Every chapter opens with a substantial overview which orients the new student and then flows into a carefully chosen set of texts - a regular textbook is now combined with a Reader. New content examines areas such as the Rastafarian tradition, while revised chapters cover secular humanism and indigenous and emerging religious traditions. The methodology of the book focuses on an empathetic approach – representing each tradition from the perspective of a conventional adherent – enabling students to develop understanding of each tradition and appreciate similarities and differences in their most typical forms. Invites students to study each tradition from the perspective of a follower, aiming to understand why the tradition is popular and powerful Explores representative passages, world-views, rituals and institutions, ethical expressions and modern outlooks for each religion Features discussions of interfaith perspectives on the role of women in religious traditions and the impact of world events and politics on interfaith communication Encourages students to consider questions of truth, the relation of religion and society, and the changing nature of a tradition in the modern world Includes a complete set of pedagogical tools and instructor resources, including end-of-chapter fact sheets, topic summaries, key term sections, and essay and discussion questions The World Religions Reader, Fourth Edition is an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses in religion, especially for liberal arts and non-affiliated colleges, as well as general readers wishing to increase their knowledge of the world’s religious traditions.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : Comparative theology
ISBN : UOM:39015019960817

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The Faiths of the World by Anonim Pdf

Author : Tim Dowley
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781506446011

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Introduction to World Religions by Tim Dowley Pdf

This leading textbook for world religion is designed to help students in their study and research of the world's religious traditions. Known and valued for its balanced approach and its respected board of consulting editors, this text addresses ways to study religion, provides broad coverage of diverse religions, and offers an arresting layout with rich illustrations. Introductory sections on understanding religion and the religions of antiquity lay the foundation for the study of the numerous religious traditions highlighted in the volume, including indigenous religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, and Chinese, Korean, and Japanese religions. The user-friendly content is enhanced by charts of religious festivals, historic timelines, updated maps of the world's religions, and a useful glossary. Both historical overviews and modern perspectives for each religion are included. This third edition has several updates, including a new design, a new section on women and religion, and a newly revised section on religions in today's world.

Author : Gregory A. Barker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Religion
ISBN : STANFORD:36105123397460

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Jesus in the World's Faiths by Gregory A. Barker Pdf

What Jesus as his teachings mean to contemporary Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, Jews, and Christians in the context of their traditions and in their personal faith experiences.

Author : Antony Loewenstein,Jane Caro,Rachel Woodlock,Simon Smart
Publisher : Macmillan Publishers Aus.
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781743289136

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For God's Sake by Antony Loewenstein,Jane Caro,Rachel Woodlock,Simon Smart Pdf

Four Australian thinkers come together to ask and answer the big questions, such as: What is the nature of the universe? Doesn't religion cause most of the conflict in the world? and Where do we find hope? We are introduced to the detail of different belief systems - Judaism, Christianity, Islam - and to the argument that atheism, like organised religion, has its own compelling logic. And we gain insight into the life events that led each author to their current position. Jane Caro flirted briefly with spiritual belief, inspired by 19th century literary heroines such as Elizabeth Gaskell and the Brontë sisters. Antony Lowenstein is proudly culturally, yet unconventionally, Jewish. Simon Smart is firmly and resolutely a Christian, but one who has had some of his most profound spiritual moments while surfing. Rachel Woodlock grew up in the alternative embrace of Baha'i belief but became entranced by its older parent religion, Islam. Provocative, informative and passionately argued, For God's Sake encourages us to accept religious differences but to also challenge more vigorously the beliefs that create discord.