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Religions of the World


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This series provides succinct and balanced overviews of the religions of the world. Written in an accessible and informative style, and assuming little or no prior knowledge on the part of the reader, each book gives a basic introduction to the faith - its history, beliefs, and practices - and emphasizes modern developments and the role and impact of the religion in today's world.

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Religion in the Twenty-First Century

Religion in the Twenty-First Century

1st Edition

By Mary Pat Fisher
January 21, 1999

Religion in the Twenty-First Century is a unique and informative survey of the global religious situation as we enter the new millennium. Through a thematic and people-oriented approach, this book provides a valuable introduction to a variety of new religious movements - whether founded as ...

Hinduism

Hinduism

1st Edition

By Cybelle Shattuck
January 21, 1999

Hinduism is a concise and readable survey of the history of Hinduism, from its origins in the Indus Valley to its increasing popularity in today's Western world. Focusing particularly on the modern period, it provides a valuable introduction to contemporary Hindu beliefs and practices and looks at ...

Native American Religious Traditions

Native American Religious Traditions

1st Edition

By Suzanne Crawford O Brien
February 03, 2006

Focusing on three diverse indigenous traditions, Native American Religious Traditions highlights the distinct oral traditions and ceremonial practices; the impact of colonialism on religious life; and the ways in which indigenous communities of North America have responded, and continue to respond,...

Japanese Religions

Japanese Religions

1st Edition

Edited By Ninian Smart, Michiko Yusa
March 14, 2002

This succinct and balanced overview of Japanese religions covers Japanese beliefs including Shinto, Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism and Confucianism. Written in an accessible and informative style, and assuming no prior knowledge on the part of the reader, this book gives a basic introduction to ...

Islam

Islam

1st Edition

By Jamal J. Elias
January 21, 1999

Islam is a concise and readable survey of the history of Islam, from the birth of Muhammad in seventh-century Arabia to the differing situations of Muslim's throughout today's world. Focusing particularly on the modern period, it provides a valuable introduction to contemporary Muslim beliefs and ...

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