Dimensions
191 x 232 x 17mm
Providing a comprehensive exploration of the teachings and beliefs
of the world?s living faiths, the third edition of this
popular book has been revised and updated to reflect the vibrant
role religion plays in the twenty-first century. The World
Religions Reader:
Explores the unique nature of various faiths by introducing
their traditions and rituals, ethical dimensions, and modern
expressions
Combines excerpts from sacred texts with reflections from a
range of classic and contemporary thinkers - from the Bhagavad Gita
and the Qur'an to Maimonides and Martin Luther King, Jr.
Significantly expands material on Christianity, with a greater
emphasis on the diversity of the tradition as expressed in
Orthodoxy, Catholicism, and Protestantism
Broadens its coverage with new chapters on Emerging Religions,
Jainism, Zoroastrianism and Indigenous Religions
Considers the profound impact of 9/11 on the major religions
and the effect it has had on our perceptions of others, and on
interfaith communication
Includes numerous reader-friendly features, such as key terms
sections, summary reviews of major beliefs and significant events,
a glossary, and revision and comparative questions.
