Religions of the World: Religion in the Twenty-First Century - Softcover

Fisher, Mary Pat; Smart, Ninian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0136902723 ISBN 13: 9780136902720

Publisher: Pearson, 1998

Synopsis

Appropriate for courses in Introduction to Religion, Comparative Religion, or Religions of the World. This series provides succinct and balanced overviews of the religions of the world. Written in an accessible and informative style, and assuming little or no prior knowledge on the part of the reader, each book gives a basic introduction to the faith―its history, beliefs, and practices―and emphasizes modern developments and the role and impact of the religion in today's world.

Religion in the Twenty-first Century is a unique and informative survey of the global religious situation as we enter the new millennium. Through a thematic and people-oriented approach, this book provides a valuable introduction to a variety of new religious movements―whether offshoots of traditional religions of founded as a result of millennial expectations or charismatic leaders. It also considers the role of the Interfaith Movement and the ways in which modern technology is spreading religions both new and old.

About this title

Product Description:

A survey of the global religious situation as the new millennium begins. Through a thematic and people-oriented approach, this book provides an introduction to a variety of new religious movements - whether founded as offshoots of traditional religions or as a result of millennial expectations or charismatic leaders. It also considers the role of the Interfaith Movement and the ways in which modern technology is spreading religions both new and old.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0136902723
• ISBN 13: 9780136902720
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128