Neighbouring Faiths: A Christian Introduction to World Religions - Hardcover

Corduan, Winfried

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0830815244 ISBN 13: 9780830815241

Publisher: Inter-Varsity Press,US, 1998

Synopsis

For all who want to understand the religious faiths of their neighbors and coworkers, Winfried Corduan offers an introduction to the religions of the world. His survey covers major and minor religions including Judaism, Islam, Zoroastrianism, African traditional religions, Native American religion, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Baha'i, Chinese popular religion, and Shinto and Japanese religions.Neighboring Faiths emphasizes not just formal religious teachings but also how each religion is practiced in daily life. Dozens of photographs, charts and maps help illustrate how the faiths are lived out in contemporary culture. Moving beyond mere description, Corduan offers specific suggestions for how Christians can avoid giving unnecessary offense to followers of these faiths while engaging them in constructive dialogue.This edition has been thoroughly revised and expanded, with a new chapter on Islam after 9/11 and additional material throughout.

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From the Author

Here are the chapter contents for this book.
1. Religion: Study & Practice 2. Judaism 3. Islam 4. Zoroastrianism 5. Traditional Religion: Introduction & African Religion 6. Native American Religion 7. Hinduism 8. Buddhism 9. Three Offshoot Religions: Jainism, Sikhism & Baha"i 10. Chinese Popular Religion 11. Shinto & the Japanese Synthesis

Each chapter includes the history, beliefs and basic practices of the religion as well as what one can expect on meeting one of its adherents and some pointers on how to share the gospel.

Edition details

• Publisher: Inter-Varsity Press,US
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0830815244
• ISBN 13: 9780830815241
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 363