The Major Religions: An Introduction with Texts

by T.PatrickBurke (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1995

  $3.47

  This new introduction to the world's major religions provides a comprehensive survey of the major traditions together with selected primary readings. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, The Major Religions will be the ideal introduction for students on shorter courses at college and university.The beginning student in world religions can feel overwhelmed by the quantity of material to be mastered, and so this text focuses on the essentials of each tradition. Professor Burke focuses on the worldview of each religion, on the beliefs and values that make religions meaningful to their followers, rather than on historical development. Historical material has been included, but only where it serves to illuminate the worldview of the religion.Each chapter also features a selection of primary texts from both scriptures and other religious writings to illustrate each tradition. To help the student a number of study aids have also been included: each chapter includes discussion questions and test questions, summaries and suggestions for further reading. The book also includes a comprehensive glossary and index.

• New

  Paperback
  2004

  $47.46

  This popular introduction to the world's major religions provides a comprehensive survey of the major traditions together with selected primary readings. This work is a new edition of this popular introduction to the world's major religions. This work: provides a comprehensive survey of the major religious traditions together with selected primary readings; focuses on the beliefs and values that animate each religion, helping students to understand what makes them meaningful to their followers; includes new material on Sikhism and additional material on each religion's ethics and their encounter with the modern world; and, features chapter-by-chapter discussion and test questions, summaries, and suggestions for further reading. It features an improved visual design, with extensive student aids including revised maps, timeline and charts.