Invitation to World Religions
Brodd, Jeffrey; Little, Layne; Nystrom, Brad; Platzner, Robert; Shek, Richard; Stiles, Erin
Language: English
Published by Oxford University Press, 2015
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- Title
- Invitation to World Religions
- Author
- Brodd, Jeffrey; Little, Layne; Nystrom, Brad; Platzner, Robert; Shek, Richard; Stiles, Erin
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Publication year
- 2015
- Condition
- very_good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0199378363
- ISBN 13
- 9780199378364
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
FEATURES
A consistent, modular chapter structure--"Teachings, "History," and "Ways of Life"--enables students to navigate each religion in a consistent and systematic way and helps them to make comparisons between religions
A lucid and accessible writing style imparts a sense of invitation, welcoming students into the beliefs and practices of religious adherents around the world
A large team of authors with diverse specialties ensures that each religion is covered with true expertise
"Voices" presents personal, candid interviews with a diverse array of people share the ways in which they live their faiths
"Seeking Answers" sections at the end of each chapter encourage students to compare the ways in which different religions address the same essential questions
"Visual Guides" offer keys to important religious symbols in easy-to-read tables for quick reference and comparison
Chapter-opening maps and timelines throughout the text provide geographical, social, and political context for each religion's development
"For Review" and "For Further Reflection" questions prompt students to reexamine essential concepts and invite students to think critically and to engage in deeper analyses
Key terms are boldfaced at their first appearance and defined in the glossaries that follow each chapter and also in the glossary at the back of the book
Suggestions for further reading direct students to some of the best and most recent print and online resources on each tradition
A wealth of rich, robust, and relevant color photographs and illustrations keep students visually engaged
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Jeffrey Brodd is Professor of Humanities and Religious Studies at California State University, Sacramento.
Layne Little is Lecturer of Religious Studies at the University of California, Berkeley.
Bradley Nystrom is Professor of Humanities and Religious Studies at California State University, Sacramento.
Robert Platzner is Professor of Humanities and Religious Studies at California State University, Sacramento.
Richard Shek is Professor of Humanities and Religious Studies at California State University, Sacramento.
Erin Stiles is Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Nevada, Reno.
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