Religions of the World with Sacred World CD-ROM - Softcover

Hopfe, Lewis M.; Woodward, Mark R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0132240459 ISBN 13: 9780132240451

Publisher: Pearson, 2006

Synopsis

For introductory courses in world religions.

 

Conceived for students with little or no background in the academic study of religions, Religions of the World offers the most broad coverage of world religions supported by primary source documents, coverage of religions as they exist today, and integrated media resources.

 

In preparing the tenth edition of  Religions of the World, Mark Woodward drew on his experience in teaching an introductory course on the religions of the world to thousands of undergraduates over the last two decades, living and working in Buddhist and Muslim cultures for extended periods and on conversations with friends and colleagues in the Arizona Native American community. This book presumes no prior knowledge of any religious tradition. While it is impossible to cover all religions, it does cover those of the vast majority of people. In this edition, he has edited the text closely for clarity and readability and made other changes to keep it up to date and accurate including updating all sections on religion today for each tradition, bringing statistical data up to date, increasing coverage of religion and conflict of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and of the role of the Anabaptists in the Protestant Reformation.

About this title

About the Author

Mark Woodward is Associate Professor of religions in Southeast Asia, with special interest in religion and modernization. A Fullbright-Hays and Smithsonian Institution scholar, he has conducted extensive ethnographic research in Indonesia and Burma.

From the Back Cover

“Hopfe did an incredible job of making the material readable and flow in a logical fashion…Even with a recent flood of introductory-level texts dealing with the subject, it remains the best introductory text dealing with religions of the world.”

                                                Michael Krogman, Chattanooga State Technical College

 

How does religion affect you?  Religion plays a large role in the world events that affect us all; it has an impact on almost everything, from politics to pop culture.  The study of religions is essential and Religions of the World provides a comprehensive and engaging introduction.

 

Using a style that is friendly and readable, Religions of the World explains complex themes within the context of real people in real life.  This text acquaints you with the teachings, ethics, worship-style, and celebrations of a broad range of religions, from their inception to today.  Each chapter features primary source material that gives you first-hand experience with writings that help define each religion.

 

 For the tenth edition of Religions of the World, Mark R. Woodward has drawn on his relationships in the Arizona Native American community, his experience living and working in Buddhist and Muslim cultures for extended periods, and his experience  teaching thousands of undergraduates an introduction to religions of the world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0132240459
• ISBN 13: 9780132240451
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 416