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Christianity and World Religions: An Introduction to the World s Major Faiths (Paperback)

Derek Cooper examines the rival worldviews found in Hinduism Buddhism Confucianism and Taoism Judaism Islam and irreligion. He engages these worldviews from a Christian perspective first by showing how the biblical authors engaged other religions and... more

Introduction to the World s Major Religions : [6 Volumes] (Hardcover)

World religions and religious diversity are increasingly being taught in schools. This trend reflects the changing religious landscape of the United States with significant new immigrant groups who worship outside the dominant Judeo-Christian... more

Pre-Owned Christianity and World Religions: An Introduction to the World s Major Faiths (Paperback 9781596384460) by Derek Cooper

9781596384460. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Trade paperback. Language: English. Pages: 240. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 240 p. Contains: Illustrations. This book takes a tour of the world s most influential religions in tow parts. The first part... more

The Major Religions (Paperback)

This popular introduction to the world s major religions provides a comprehensive survey of the major traditions together with selected primary readings. A new edition of this popular introduction to the world s major religions Provides a comprehensive... more

Pre-Owned An Introduction to Hinduism (Introduction to Religion) (Paperback) 0521438780

This book provides a much-needed thematic and historical introduction to Hinduism the religion of the majority of people in India. Dr. Flood traces the development of Hindu traditions from ancient origins and the major deities to the modern world.... more

Pre-Owned A Concise Introduction to World Religions 9780199008551

The third edition of A Concise Introduction to World Religions is a comprehensive introduction to major faith traditions around the globe designed for single-semester introductory courses. Written by experts on each tradition and building on the strong... more

Pre-Owned World Religions in Practice: A Comparative Introduction (Hardcover) 1405167025 9781405167024

A new and expanded edition of a highly successful textbook on world religions with a comparative approach which explores how six major religions are lived and expressed through their customs rituals and everyday practices. A new edition of this major... more

Film & Religion: An Introduction (Paperback)

How major-release films use religion to tell stories and convey messages Focusing on American major-release films since World War II the authors show how films use religious imagery characters and symbolism from primarily Christian but also Buddhist... more

Understanding Death - An Introduction to Ideas ofSelf and the Afterlife in World Religions (Paperback)

A comprehensive survey of how religions understand death dying and the afterlife drawing on examples from Christian Jewish Hindu Buddhist and Shamanic perspectives. Considers shared and differing views of death across the world s major religions... more

Understanding Theories of Religion: An Introduction (Paperback)

Featuring comprehensive updates and additions the second edition of Understanding Theories of Religion explores the development of major theories of religion through the works of classic and contemporary figures. - A new edition of this introductory... more

What Is This Thing Called Religion?: What is Religious Ethics?: An Introduction (Paperback)

What is Religious Ethics? An Introduction is an accessible and informative overview to major themes and methods in religious ethics. This concise and lively book demonstrates the relevance and importance of ethics based in religious traditions and... more

Neighboring Faiths: A Christian Introduction to World Religions (Hardcover)

For all who want to understand the religious faiths of their neighbors and coworkers Winfried Corduan offers an introduction to the religions of the world. His survey covers major and minor religions including Judaism Islam Zoroastrianism African... more

Pre-Owned Neighboring Faiths: A Christian Introduction to World Religions (Hardcover) 0830815244 9780830815241

For all who want to understand the religious faiths of their neighbors and coworkers Winfried Corduan offers an introduction to the religions of the world. His survey covers major and minor religions including Judaism Islam Zoroastrianism African... more

Pre-Owned Religion and Human Rights : An Introduction 9780199733446

This volume examines the relationship between religion and human rights in seven major religious traditions as well as key legal concepts contemporary issues and relationships among religion state and society in the areas of human rights and religious... more

Understanding Death: An Introduction to Ideas of Self and the Afterlife in World Religions (Hardcover)

A comprehensive survey of how religions understand death dying and the afterlife drawing on examples from Christian Jewish Hindu Buddhist and Shamanic perspectives. Considers shared and differing views of death across the world s major religions... more

Made Simple Series: World Religions Made Simple (Paperback)

This book provides a basic introduction to all the major religions of the world including the big four: Christianity Islam Hinduism and Buddhism. Learn also about Judaism Confucianism Bahai Faith spirit religions and even the New Age Movement. Each... more

A New Handbook of Living Religions 9780631182757 Used / Pre-owned

Written by a team of leading international scholars in a clear and readable style this New Handbook of Living Religions provides a general introduction to the sources and history of the major religions and an overview of its teachings practices popular... more

Experiencing Scripture in World Religions (Paperback)

Description: An inside view of how the scriptures of world religions illuminate the lives and experience of their devotees. Endorsements: An excellent introduction to how members of major religious traditions experience scripture. The essays are... more

Pre-Owned Exploring the Religion of Ancient Israel: Priest Prophet Sage and People Hardcover - USED

Aaron Chalmers examines the major religious offices mentioned in the Old Testament (including prophet priest sage and king) alongside the beliefs and practices of the common people--giving students a unique introduction to the religious and social... more

Wiley Blackwell Companions to Religion: Companion to Practical Theolog (Paperback)

Through a series of essays contributed by leading experts in the field The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Practical Theology presents an introduction to practical theology as a major area of Christian study and practice including an overview of its key... more

The Art of the Sacred: An Introduction to the Aesthetics of Art and Belief (Paperback - Used) 1845110064 9781845110062

The field of art and religion is fast becoming one of the most dynamic areas of religious studies. Uniquely The Art of the Sacred explores the relationship between religion and the visual arts - and vice versa - within Christianity and other major... more

Systematic Theology : An Introduction to African Theological Voice (Paperback)

The book deals with major theological topics drawing from Judeo-Christian and African religions. My thesis is that African Christian theology should be Catholic contemporary and indigenous in order to be meaningful and fruitful in the African and... more

Jean-Luc Marion: A Theo-logical Introduction (Paperback)

Jean-Luc Marion is one of the leading Catholic thinkers of our time: a formidable authority on Descartes and a major scholar in the philosophy of religion. This book presents a concise accessible and engaging introduction to the theology of Jean-Luc... more

World Faiths - An Introduction (Paperback)

This book is a concise guide to the major religions around the world. Become familiar with the history of each faith its core beliefs and how it is practised today. Whether you re studying theology or just want to know more about the faiths that shape... more

Pre-Owned What Is Islam?: A Comprehensive Introduction Paperback Peter Chippindale Chris Horrie

9780753511947. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Trade paperback. Revised ed. Language: English. Pages: 324. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 324 p. With over a billion followers Islam is the world s fastest growing religion and a major global religious... more

The American Encounter with Buddhism 1844-1912 (Paperback)

In this landmark work Thomas Tweed examines nineteenth-century America s encounter with one of the world s major religions. Exploring the debates about Buddhism that followed upon its introduction in this country Tweed shows what happened when the... more

Sacred Places [Hardcover - Used]

Now comes an introduction to some of the most sacred places in the world--highlighting the five major world religions (Hinduism Buddhism Islam Judaism and Christianity). This book showcases the rich diversity of scale and style in the buildings built... more

Pre-Owned The Eliade Guide to World Religion: The authoritative compendium of the 33 major religious traditions: The Authoritative Compendium of the 33 Major Religions Paperback

Our books are pre-loved which means they have been read before. We carefully check all our books and believe them to be in a - USED - VERY GOOD Condition condition. If you re not completely satisfied please get in touch & we ll be happy to help.... more

Pre-Owned Creole Religions of the Caribbean: An Introduction from Vodou and Santeria to Obeah and Espiritismo (Religion Race and Ethnicity) Paravisini-Gebert Lizabeth; Olmos Margarite Fernandez and Murphy Joseph M.

Our books are pre-loved which means they have been read before. We carefully check all our books and believe them to be in a - USED - VERY GOOD Condition condition. If you re not completely satisfied please get in touch & we ll be happy to help.... more

The religions of the world and the world-religion. An introduction to their scientific study 1895 [Leather Bound]

Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden Leaf Printing on round Spine (extra customization on request like complete leather Golden Screen printing in Front Color Leather Colored book etc.) Reprinted in 2019 with the help of original edition... more

Pre-Owned Strenski Thinking About Religion: An Historical Introduction to Theories of Religion Paperback - USED

Our books are pre-loved which means they have been read before. We carefully check all our books and believe them to be in a - USED - VERY GOOD Condition condition. If you re not completely satisfied please get in touch & we ll be happy to help.... more

Pre-Owned Nelson s Illustrated Guide to Religions: A Comprehensive Introduction to the Religions of the World Hardcover

Our books are pre-loved which means they have been read before. We carefully check all our books and believe them to be in a - USED - VERY GOOD Condition condition. If you re not completely satisfied please get in touch & we ll be happy to help.... more

Engaging with Religion Religion and Human Rights: An Introduction (Hardcover)

This book highlights perspectives from religious traditions worldwide in conversation with other communities who promote critique or question the idea of human rights. It shows how human rights can provide a platform for dialogue among groups of people... more

Pre-Owned Nelson s Illustrated Guide to Religions : A Comprehensive Introduction to the Religions of the World 9780785244912 Used

CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover dust jacket may not be included minimal wear to binding most of the pages undamaged(e.g. minimal creases or tears) highlighting / underlining... more

Princeton Readings in Religions Asian Religions in Practice: An Introduction Book 16 (Paperback)

Princeton Readings in Religions is a new series of anthologies on the religions of the world representing the significant advances that have been made in the study of religions in the last thirty years. This volume brings together the introductions to... more

Bloomsbury Religion in North America: Religion and Nature in North America: An Introduction (Paperback)

Featuring a range of scholars in the field of religion and ecology over 95 images and a glossary of key terms this book provides a survey of the key topics and religious traditions in the study of religion and nature in the North American context.... more

Primitive Religions : Being an Introduction to the Study of Religions with an Account of the Religious Beliefs of Uncivilised Peoples Confucianism Taoism (China) and (1891) [Leather Bound]

Leatherbound edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Reprinted from 1891 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr d reprint. Illustrations Index if any are... more

Bloomsbury Religion in North America: Religion Science and Technology in North America: An Introduction (Paperback)

This book starts by providing the global and historical context needed to understand religion science and technology in a North American context. Following an introduction to the field the book explores the complex history of what we call religion in... more