Many Peoples, Many Faiths: Women and Men in the World Religions (7th Edition)
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Tackling some of today's most critical religious issues, this classic work presents the religions of the world in a way that captures the total human experience in both a factual and empathetic manner, helping readers gain a sense of each movement's unique characteristics, positive meaning, romance, and beauty. Written in an engaging style, it comes fully updated-with fresh insights and information on today's new religious movements, the role of women in world religions today, religion in the years to come, and more. This volume includes a wealth of learning aids, including practical outlines that guide students through their visits to religious sites. Understanding the World's Religious, cosmic religions of prehistoric and tribal people, the spiritual paths of India, the journey of Buddhism, monotheistic religions and Zoroastrianism, Judaism, the growth of Christianity, Islam, new religious movements and religion today and tomorrow. For those interested in religious issues of yesterday, today and tomorrow.
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Understanding the many faiths of the many peoples of the earth requires a balance of knowledge and empathy. For twenty-five years, Many Peoples, Many Faiths has successfully explored the diverse religions and cultures comprising our world by presenting factual information in a sensitive and engaging style. In this Seventh Edition, Robert Ellwood and Barbara McGraw describe the conceptual, sacred, and social elements of various religions, incorporating recent methods in religious studies. This widely-used text portrays religious life as an intriguing and important dimension of human existence.
Especially new to this edition are expanded discussions of:
The authors have added new books to the Suggested Reading list and have expanded the Glossary as a true teaching aid. The text's illustrations and maps are improved to bring to life the colorful world of religion and its geography.
Many Peoples, Many Faiths: Women and Men in the World Religions (7th Edition)
Many Peoples, Many Faiths: Women and Men in the World Religions (7th Edition),Robert S. Ellwood,Barbara A. McGraw,Prentice Hall,013034172X,Christianity - Denominations,Comparative Religion,Religion,Religion - World Religions,Religions,Religion & Beliefs,Religion / General
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