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WORLD RELIGIONS A Guide to the Essentials, 3rd ed. Thomas A. Robinson and Hillary P. Rodrigues
This masterful survey of world religions presents a clear and concise portrait of the history, beliefs, and practices of Eastern and Western religions. It is accessibly written for introductory classes, can be easily adapted for one- or two-semester courses, and employs a neutral approach for broad classroom use. The third edition has been revised throughout, with updated material on the history and contemporary configurations of each tradition and new sections addressing gender, sexuality, and the environment. It also includes effective sidebars, photographs, timelines, charts, calendars, glossaries, and a spelling guide. “This new edition provides an accessible, engaging, and thought-provoking exploration of the role of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Chinese religions, and Japanese religions in human life and society as understood, lived, and experi- enced by insiders of these traditions. It invites students to think about their own values, beliefs, and practices and about those of people who authentically hold ones that are different from theirs as they prepare to find their way through the world. A masterpiece, indeed!” —SUSHIL MITTAL, James Madison University “A rich, nuanced introduction to world religions. This textbook includes lively and lucid text that is written in a straightforward and thought-provoking style. It is ac- companied by illuminating images and sidebars that help students work their way through difficult subject matter.
NOVEMBER 2022 • 368 pp. • paper • $40.00 • 9781540963642
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Thomas A. Robinson (PhD, McMaster University) is professor of religious studies and chair of the department at the University of Lethbridge. Hillary P. Rodrigues (PhD, McMaster University) is professor of religious studies, also at the University of Lethbridge.
This textbook is certain to be a class favorite.” —CALEB SIMMONS, The University of Arizona
“This third edition of World Religions once again delivers its concise-yet-comprehensive introduction to religious traditions. An outstanding introduction to religions of the world and to the academic study of them!” —PATRICIA DOLD, Memorial University of Newfoundland
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