Sacred Quest : An Invitation to the Study of Religion (4th Edition)

Sacred Quest : An Invitation to the Study of Religion (4th Edition)

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The publisher, Prentice-Hall Humanities/Social Science
Taking a thematic and comparative approach, this text provides a clear, concise introduction to the study of religion. It examines the main ideas that characterize all religious thought and practice, focusing on such fundamental topics as ritual, sacred language, ethics, salvation, and the problem of evil. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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This new edition of The Sacred Quest uses a thematic and comparative approach to the study of religion. This work reflects a long history of use in undergraduate programs at the introductory level. Focus of the individual chapters attempts to give equal weight to both theoretical issues and to practices as they are reflected in the major religions of the world.

Features new to this edition

• Updated and revised material throughout
• Emphasis on more contemporary issues of religion and culture
• Enhanced ethical considerations
• Updated bibliographies

Sacred Quest: An Invitation to the Study of Religion (4th Edition),Lawrence Cunningham,John Kelsay,Prentice Hall,0131923773,General,Reference,Religion,Religion - Socialissues,Religion / General

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