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Reviews the historical development of the five great religious traditions that continue to shape our world: Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam. Other faiths, such as Zoroastrianism, Jainism, Taoism and Confucianism, are noted as they have contributed to the growth of the major faiths under discussion. Comparisons between and common influences among these faith traditions are discussed. Each of these religions is treated as a valid path to God. For the general reader as well as for survey courses on world religions or civilizations.
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...this informative book presents a historical view of the major religions, while mentioning related movements...This is a valuable contribution, since it illumines the continuity of past and present.
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Ward McAfee is Professor of History and Dean of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, California State College, San Bernardino.
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- PublisherRowman & Littlefield
- Publication date1983
- ISBN 10 0819133957
- ISBN 13 9780819133953
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages240
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