Many Peoples, Many Faiths : Women and Men in the World Religions
by Ellwood, Robert S., Emeritus; McGraw, Barbara A.Edition: 9th
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2008-08-25
Publisher(s): Pearson
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Summary
This classic work presents the world's religions in a way that captures the total human experience in a factual and empathetic manner. It helps students gain a sense of each religion's unique characteristics, positive meaning, romance, and beauty, while tackling some of today's most critical religious issues. It is written in an engaging style and comes fully updated--with fresh insights and informationon each of the worldrs"s major religions, as well as on new religious movements. Specific sections on the role of women in each of the world religions, the world religions in America, and (new to this edition) religion, governance, and public life are special features of this text. This text also includes a wealth of learning aids, including practical outlines that guide students in writing and researching papers and through visits to religious sites, along with information to help guide students in their online research.
Table of Contents
| Understanding the World's Religious Heritage | |
| The Sacred in Nature | |
| The Religions of Prehistoric and Tribal Peple | |
| Life Against Time | |
| The Spiritual Paths of India | |
| Wisdom Embarked for the Farther Shore | |
| The Journey of Buddhism | |
| Dragon and Sun | |
| Religions of East Asia | |
| One God, Many Words and Wonders | |
| The Family of the Three Great Monotheistic Religions and Zoroastriamism | |
| Keeping Covenant with God in History | |
| The Unique Perspective of Judaism | |
| Spreading the Word of God in the World | |
| The Growth of Christianity | |
| Submitting to the Will of God | |
| Submitting to the Will of God | |
| Spirits Rising | |
| New Religious Movements | |
| Looking Over the Spiritual Horizon | |
| Religion Today and Tomorrow | |
| Studying World Religions | |
| Notes | |
| Glossary | |
| Index | |
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