The Sacred Paths of the West (3rd Edition)
Introduces students to the western religious traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam by integrating historical descriptions with thematic comparisons of each. A revised and excerpted version of The Sacred Paths: Understanding the Religions of the World, the text approaches these religions as historically unique systems and focuses on comparative key themes and issues to enrich understanding of each religion's experience. The book also includes an extensive introduction to religion, as well as a chapter that explores the religions of the ancient world. The author's accessible approach and clear writing style enables students to experience the essence of each religion and to apply the tenets of these religions to their own religious experiences.--This text refers to an alternatePaperbackedition.