RELG: Introduction to World Religions - Softcover

Van Voorst, Robert

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798214158761

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

Learn about world religions YOUR Way with RELG: Introduction to World Religions, 5th Edition! Undertake a fascinating journey as you explore the belief systems that have shaped societies throughout history. Pair your easy-reference, visually-engaging text with MindTap for access to highlighting and note-taking features, chapter quizzes and ready-made study tools. MindTap allows easy exploration of world religions anywhere, anytime -- including on your mobile device. Make and review flashcards, review related content and track your scores -- all in one place and at an affordable price! Bring your learning from memorization to mastery with MindTap.

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About the Author

Dr. Robert E. Van Voorst is Professor of New Testament Studies at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan, and former professor of religion at Lycoming College in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, where he was named Teacher of the Year in 1995. He has served as a visiting professor in Oxford University and Zhejiang University in China. Van Voorst has written frequently on religious studies in noted journals and reference works. In addition, he has authored numerous books, including six with Cengage Learning: RELG: WORLD, 3rd Edition; READINGS IN CHRISTIANITY, 3rd Edition; ANTHOLOGY OF WORLD SCRIPTURES, 9th Edition; ANTHOLOGY OF WORLD SCRIPTURES: EASTERN RELIGIONS; ANTHOLOGY OF WORLD SCRIPTURES: WESTERN RELIGIONS; and READING THE NEW TESTAMENT TODAY, now also in a Chinese version. Other books by Van Voorst include BUILDING YOUR NEW TESTAMENT GREEK VOCABULARY, 3rd Edition; THE ASCENTS OF JAMES, a recovery and commentary on a second-century Jewish-Christian document; and JESUS OUTSIDE THE NEW TESTAMENT, an examination of traditions about Jesus in ancient classical and Jewish documents, now also in Italian.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798214158761
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 400