Introduction to World Religions

by TimDowley (Author), Christopher Partridge (Editor)

New
Illustrated
2014
$24.60

A leading textbook for world religion, this new edition is designed to help students in their study and research of the world's religious traditions. 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. The second edition has new and extended primary source readings, a stronger section on the religions of South Asia, additional maps, a new full-colour, student-friendly format, and more.

Synopsis

A leading textbook for world religion, this new edition is designed to help students in their study and research of the world's religious traditions. 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. The second edition has new and extended primary source readings, a stronger section on the religions of South Asia, additional maps, a new full-colour, student-friendly format, and more.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 536
Edition: New
Publisher: Lion Books
Published: 18 Jul 2014
ISBN 10: 0745956874
ISBN 13: 9780745956879

Media Reviews

Positive, thoughtful, and sympathetic treatment of a very wide range of faiths. * Religious Education Press *
A moving and illuminating book. I am aware of nothing on the market remotely comparable in scope, balance, readability, and sensitivity. * The Church Times *
A sumptuous handbook. Profusely illustrated in full colour . . . a guide to the past and present faiths of the world. * Times Educational Supplement *

Author Bio

Christopher Partridge is Professor of Contemporary Religion at University College Chester. Dr Tim Dowley is a historian and a prolific author and editor of Bible resources for adults and children. He has also written popular biographies of J.S. Bach and Robert Schumann. He lives with his wife and three children in Dulwich, south London.