Author Description
Revealing the significance of religion in contemporary life, World Religions Today, Sixth Edition, explores major religious traditions--Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, South Asian religions, East Asian religions, indigenous religions, and new religions--as dynamic, ongoing forces in the lives of individuals and in the collective experience of modern societies. This unique volume accomplishes two goals: it connects today's religions to their classical beliefs and practices and focuses on how these religions have both radically changed the modern world and been changed by it. The book is enhanced by numerous pedagogical aids--text boxes, timelines, maps, illustrations, discussion questions, a comprehensive glossary of key terms, and suggestions for further reading--and more than 200 photographs.World Religions Today, Sixth Edition, is also available as two separate volumes:Religions of Asia Today, Fourth Edition: 978-0-19-064242-6Religions of the West Today, Fourth Edition: 978-0-19-064241-9
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates how major religious traditions function as dynamic, evolving forces within the context of contemporary global society. The authors, a team of established scholars in religious studies, utilize a comparative framework to analyze how historical beliefs intersect with modern political, social, and cultural realities. By examining both classical foundations and current manifestations, the book argues that religion remains a primary driver of change in the modern world.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive analysis of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and indigenous traditions
- Examination of new religious movements and their societal impact
- Pedagogical tools including timelines, maps, illustrations, and discussion questions
Scope Limits
- Does not provide exhaustive theological treatises for every sect within each tradition
- Focuses primarily on the interaction between religion and modern society rather than purely historical or archaeological data
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Academic reviewers frequently cite this volume as a standard, accessible introduction for undergraduate students due to its balanced approach and extensive use of visual aids. Experts highlight the text's effectiveness in bridging the gap between historical doctrine and the lived experience of modern believers.
Page Count:
600
Publication Date:
2017-09-27
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190644192
ISBN-13:
9780190644192
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