World Religions Revised Ed: An Introduction for Students / Edition 1

by Jeananne Fowler, Merv Fowler, David Norcliffe, Nora Hill, Diane Watkins

Overview

This book provides an accessible introduction to the world religions of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Taoism. Emphasis is placed on the living religion, and the whole work is designed as a first-level introduction for those who have little or no previous knowledge of these religions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781898723486
Publisher:	Sussex Academic Press
Publication date:	06/01/1997
Series:	Sussex Library of Religious Beliefs and Practices Series
Pages:	431
Product dimensions:	6.89(w) x 9.45(h) x (d)
Age Range:	16 - 17 Years

About the Author

Jeaneane Fowler is a former head of philosophy and religious studies at the University of Wales–Newport, and a former honorary research fellow. Her publications include Hinduism: Beliefs and Practices; Humanism; and Perspectives of Reality. Merv Fowler is the former head of philosophy and religious studies at the University of Wales–Newport. He is an accomplished writer who has written for the media and had his works broadcast by the BBC. David Norcliffe is subject head of global citizenship and the program head of science subjects in the School of Humanities and Science at the University of Wales–Newport. Nora Hill is a lecturer on Christian theology and world religions at the University of Wales–Newport. Diane Watkins specializes in Christianity and is a lecturer on religious studies at the University of Wales–Newport.

Editorial Reviews

Recommended for general readers, and lower division undergraduate students… Provides foundational material for those approaching the subject for the first time.” Choice “A wonderful book which I would recommend for all college studies in World Religions.”  —Dr. Gabriel Muteru, Dowling College, Long Island, New York

From the Publisher

The six chapters that separately treat Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism were written by religion professors from the U. of Wales College, Newport for students with little knowledge of religion. The authors collectively touch not only upon the general themes of each religion, but also the diversity within each. The chapter discuss beliefs, rituals, festivals and other aspects using a mainly phenomenological approach, although the chapter on Christianity somewhat departs from this mode with a largely historical treatment. Paper edition (unseen), $24.95. Distributed by ISBS. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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