The Sacred Quest: An Invitation to the Study of Religion

Lawrence S. Cunningham; John Kelsay; R. Maurice Barineau; Heather Jo McVoy

ISBN 10: 0023263369 / ISBN 13: 9780023263361

Published by Pearson College Div, 1994

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0023263369I4N00

Synopsis:

Taking a thematic and comparative approach, this book provides a clear, concise introduction to the study of religion. The Sacred Quest examines the main ideas that characterize all religious thought and practice, with particular emphasis on such fundamental topics as ritual, sacred language, ethics, salvation, and the problem of evil.
The Second Edition features a number of new thought experiments. Topics include the Supreme Court rulings on religious holiday displays, the relationships between religion and environmental attitudes, and more. In addition, the authors now include a brief survey of the history of religious studies in the introduction, present a streamlined discussion of ethics, and update all terms and references.

Review: "From my perspective, The Sacred Quest is a very 'teachable' text. I like it because it presents important information in an accurate, readable, and concise fashion. The chapters are a good length; I can be fairly certain that students will actually do the reading I assign." -- Patricia DeFerrari, Georgetown University "The authors clearly had the students in mind when writing this book. Students with little or no background can and have found this book both comprehensible and interesting. The text is highly teachable." -- -Randal Cummings, California State University, Northridge

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Sacred Quest: An Invitation to the Study...
Publisher: Pearson College Div
Publication Date: 1994
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket