It should be kept in mind at all times that no religion is monolithic. This book provides a concise description of the major religions. World religions looks at the beliefs and practices of many different religions, from the ancient egyptians through to zoroastrianismthe oldest living religionand the great faiths practiced today. Each religion has numberless sects and differences of opinion over doctrine, politics and just about anything one can think of. Hinduism, buddhism, judaism, christianity, and islam. African religions, or the cults of the tribal peoples of subsaharan africa, excluding the ancient religions of egypt, which are grouped under the ancient middle eastern religions. The five major world religions john bellaimey youtube. World religions have been classified into two categories. It is easy to read, and easy to find section you may need. The religions of the world and their relations to christianity, originally published in the mid 19th century, is an overview of judaism, islam mahometanism, buddhism, and more. There is a great breakdown and overview of many of the major, and not so major, religions of the world. Hinduism, judaism, buddhism, christianity and islam.
The faiths followers believe that god has sent nine great prophets to mankind. Explore the intertwined histories and cultures of the major religions. Judaism is the oldest of the monotheistic faiths religions with one god. See inside board books packed with lively illustrations and fascinating flaps, these books are bursting to reveal amazing secrets. It has been estimated that onethird of our western civilization bears the marks of its jewish ancestry. It arose contemporaneously with ancient egyptian and mesopotamian cultures. View our complete catalog of authoritative world religions related book titles and textbooks published by routledge and crc press. Choose from used and new textbooks or get instant access with etextbooks and digital materials. A hindu can believe in only one god, in many, or in none. Hinduism the oldest religion, it may date to prehistoric times. Shop koorongs wide range of books and christian products now for online specials. An overview of world religions 9781585955664 by joseph stoutzenberger and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. It describes a broad sweep of religions such as those practiced by the australian aborigines, by the native american indians of north and south america and the religions of the interior of africa. James miller is assistant professor of chinese religions at queens university canada and is the coeditor, with n.
Huston smith, the worlds religions judaism began as early as 2000 bce as the religion of abraham and of the small nation of the hebrews. Indian religions, which originated in the indian subcontinent, including hinduism, buddhism, jainism, and sikhism. Lift the flaps to discover the many ways people pray, worship and celebrate the major world religions. In 1990, the wcc sponsored the world convocation on justice, peace, and the integrity of creation in seoul, korea. The 4,000year quest of judaism, christianity, and islam by karen armstrong 1975 huston smith. Smith digs underneath the rituals, theology, and cold historical facts to capture why some of these major religious traditions, such as hinduism, buddhism, and christianity, are so deeply and meaningfully profound to billions and billions of people. World religions and norms of war united nations university. An overview of world religions by joseph stoutzenberger 2006, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
It has no single founder and is the most diverse of all. An indispensible introduction is a concise, clear, and helpful introduction to the seven most influential world religions. Presenting each religions culture, philosophy, practices, history, and more, these books provide an extensive introduction to world religions. One of carms goals is to compare them to the teachings of the bible. A brief summary of the major world religions prepared by the ecumenical and multifaith unit, diocese of new westminster bahai faith. What are the best books on the history of all religions. Here you learn about other peoples, religions, cultures, and traditions. Books in the reference collection ref can be used for inlibraryuse only. The worlds religions is very general overview of religion throughout the world and throughout history. It, too, is a major overview supported by both history and documents from each area of interest.
The page on the golden rule is a stunning conclusion and criticism. An overview of the major world religions and religious traditions. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Introduction to sociology 2e, religion, world religions. Irving hexhams introductory world religions text explores various religions under the broad categories of african religions, the. Ive used the norton anthology of world religions comprised of six volumes. American religions, which cover the beliefs and practices of the american peoples indigenous. A contrast is drawn between these and christianity so the student will be better able. Over more than two millennia, the worlds leading religious traditions hinduism, judaism, buddhism, christianity, and islamhave provided guidance in these contested domains. Each of the major faithschristianity, judaism, hinduism, buddhism, jainism, sikhism, and islamis examined in detail through its sacred texts.
Huston smiths the worlds religions is one of the most significant books ive ever read. The text covers the main five religions that every text covers. A brilliant and thorough overview of the worlds religions in one book, with plenty of information for further study. There are well over 4,000 different religions in the world today. The first part covers the history and development of the major religions and the original form of indigenous religions, and the second covers the way in which religions have coped with the modern world with colonialism, technological change, and contact with other religions. The major tenets of each of these faiths are listed below. Religions of the world welcome to religions of the world, a single semester course in comparative religion. Find survey of world religions textbooks at up to 90% off.
Yet, instead of other individuals feels you need to instil in yourself that you are reading the worlds religions 4th edition, by william a young not as a result of that factors. The religions book clearly and simply explains all of the important information about the worlds major, and many minor, religions, in an easytoaccess format. It has sparked lively discussion, and additional questions, from out group. This is the second post in a series on world religions for kids, a group of articles packed with resources to help teachers and parents teach their children about world religions as a means to promote compassion, empathy, cultural understanding, and tolerance. The dvd of adam hamilton and his interviews with people from those other religions gives added insight. A brilliant and thorough overview of the world s religions in one book, with plenty of information for further study. Hinduism and buddhism began in india, while judaism, christianity, and islam originated in the middle east. This big religion chart is our attempt to summarize the major religions and belief systems of the world buddhism, christianity, hinduism, islam, judaism, and dozens more into a quickreference comparison chart. I cant compare it to other books dealing with religions since i have nothing to compare it to. Books of the bible summary the books and chapters of the jewish bible, the catholic bible, and the protestant bible compared.
It also includes a chapter each on chinese religion, japanese religion, african religions, and religions of oceania, along with a final chapter on change in religions. A few approaches to engage hindus include asking them if you can pray for them in the name of jesus. Download pdf the worlds religions 4th edition, by william a young. World religions in practice wiley online books wiley online library. The shiites split from the sunnis in 632 when muhammad died. At the canberra assembly in 1991 the wcc strongly affirmed the jpic process, and a justice, peace, and creation unit was formed. The holy books of world religions sacred texts in world. The oldest religion in the world, hinduism originated in the indus river valley about 4,500 years ago in what is now modernday northwest india and pakistan.
The zondervan world religions collection offers a powerful examination of many major world religions, including mormonism, hinduism, buddhism, judaism, christianity, islam, and various african religions. The carm world religious section lists religions with 1 million members and up such as bahai, islam, jehovahs witnesses, mormonism, roman catholicism, wicca, hinduism, buddhism, etc. Resources related to learning about different faiths and religions. Comparative religion world religions libguides at santa fe. We hope that by analyzing and comparing religions of. An overview of world religions takes you on a journey both around the world and into the depths of human consciousness. This substantially revised and updated edition features maps, charts, and more than two hundred photographs, many in color. All religions throughout history have encompassed diverse expressions, beliefs, and practices, even within a single group. Christianity founded by jesus christ, who was crucified around a. Browse our selection of christian world religion books online today. Of all world religions, hindus worship the most gods making them very open to conversations about faith. They believe in the importance and power of prayer. Buddhism is a religion that was founded by siddhartha gautama the buddha more than 2,500 years ago in india.
This textbook, understanding the religions of the world, claims to be student orientated with a new approach. The worlds religions, by beloved author and pioneering professor huston smith tales of wonder, is the definitive classic for. Understanding the religions of the world reading religion. With roughly one billion followers, hinduism is the thirdlargest of the worlds religions. Through thousands of years of suffering, persecution, dispersion, and the occasional victory, jewish religion and culture has been profoundly.
Hinduism,buddhism, daoism, judaism, christianity, and islam. Discover the diversity of world religions with this interactive flap book. World religions online infobase facts on files world religions online database offers an objective and comprehensive guide to the worlds major religions and spiritual traditions. It is as objective a look as possible at the major religions of the world today for the purpose of enlightening people of different cultures and beliefs about each other. The garland science website is no longer available to access and you have been automatically redirected to. Islam, hinduism, buddhism, shintoism, confucianism, judaism, animism, taoism, zoroastrianism, jainism, sikhism and the new age movement. With about 470 million followers, scholars consider buddhism one of. An international group of expert scholars sympathetically discuss the worlds major religious traditions including buddhism, bahai, and jainism and new religious movements.
The worlds religions, by beloved author and pioneering professor huston smith tales of wonder, is the defi. An overview for teens teen overviews hyde, margaret o. This impressive volume on the worlds religions attempts to be simple, interesting, and not partial to the point of view of one. What are the best books to study the history of religions. Overview of the most important people and events in the worlds religions, mythologies history of the church 9781541259263. The worlds religions by huston smith, paperback barnes. The book gives an overview of the main points, main history of each religion. An overview for teens teen overviews library binding september 1, 2008 by margaret o. The world s religions can best be described by taking note of what it is not. High god concept, primitive religion, animism, polytheism, atheism, and agnosticism read hopfe, religions of the world, basic religions. It is a great overview of several world religions, as well as christianity. Author huston smith states emphatically that the book is not one of comparative religions.
The book also covers religious fundamentalismespecially within islam. Do a paper on either a high god concept or b atheism. Studying the history of religion is a gateway to more than just an understanding of religious institutions. Where can i find copy of this book preferably in original english edition or arabic translationim in alexandria.
Judaism the hebrew leader abraham founded judaism around 2000 b. Ways within a cosmic landscape cambridge, mass center for the study of world religions. Explore the beliefs, traditions, and cultures of ancient. Climate change was at the center of one of four covenants at the seoul convocation. Using easytofollow graphics and artworks, succinct quotations, and thoroughly accessible text, the religions book explores the beliefs that underpin religious traditions around the. Mcdermott explains the crtical confessional and cultural elements of these faiths in order that christians can successfully interact with them while understanding our own christian faith better in relation to them. A new and expanded edition of a highly successful textbook on world religions with a comparative approach which explores. Known and valued for its balanced approach and its respected board of consulting editors, this text addresses ways to study religion, provides broad coverage of diverse religions, and offers an arresting layout with rich illustrations. A leading textbook for world religion, this new edition is designed to help students in their study and research of the worlds religious traditions. They vary by geographical spread, number of adherents, language, hierarchy and, of course, beliefs. This volume examines how the religions have responded to pressing moral challenges such as offensive and defensive war, the protection of noncombatants, asymmetric. Over the course of 18 lessons, students will explore the similarities and differences among religions around the world.
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