Understanding World Religions in 15 Minutes a Day,9780764210037

Understanding World Religions in 15 Minutes a Day

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ISBN13: 9780764210037
ISBN10: 0764210033
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2012-09-01
Publisher(s): Bethany House Pub
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Summary

User-Friendly Beginner's Guide to World Religions The world is becoming more integrated. What once seemed like the religions of exotic faraway lands are now practiced by families next door. These short, easily digestible readings give an overview of the beliefs, histories, and practices of dozens of religions, including Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, and many more. Garry Morgan blends the knowledge of a college professor with real-world experience and an accessible style. Broken into forty brief chapters, this book can be used as a reference for those who need quick and clear answers or read straight through by curious readers.

Author Biography

Garry R. Morgan is Professor of Intercultural Studies at Northwestern College in St. Paul, Minnesota, following eighteen years of cross-cultural ministry in Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Tanzania. Garry is married, has a grown daughter, and lives in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.

Table of Contents

Prefacep. 9
Acknowledgmentsp. 11
What Is Religion?p. 13
Why Learn About Other Religions?p. 17
Christianity: What Sets It Apart?p. 21
Roman Catholic Christianityp. 25
Eastern Orthodox Christianityp. 30
Protestant Christianityp. 34
Evangelical Christianityp. 38
Animism and Folk Religionsp. 42
Native American Religionsp. 46
African Traditional Religionsp. 50
Judaism: Historical Developmentp. 54
Judaism: Todayp. 58
Zoroastrianismp. 62
Islam: Beginningsp. 66
Islam: Foundationsp. 70
Islam: Beliefsp. 74
Islam: Theologyp. 78
Islam: Varieties and Issuesp. 82
The Nation of Islamp. 86
Baha'ip. 90
Hinduism: Originsp. 94
Hinduism: Beliefs and Practicesp. 98
Hinduism: Todayp. 102
Jainismp. 106
Sikhismp. 110
Theravada Buddhismp. 114
Mahayana Buddhismp. 118
Tibetan Buddhismp. 122
Confucianismp. 126
Taoismp. 130
Shintop. 134
Secular Humanismp. 138
Cults, "Isms," and Contemporary Religious Movementsp. 142
The Unitarian-Universalist Association, The Unity School of Christianity, and The Unification Churchp. 146
Christian Science and Scientologyp. 150
Mormonismp. 154
Jehovah's Witnessesp. 158
Neopagan Religionsp. 162
New Age Religionsp. 166
Transcendental Meditationp. 170
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