A concise introduction to world religions
By: edited by Willard G. Oxtoby, Roy C. Amore, Amir Hussain, Alan F. Segal
Edition: Third edition.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Don Mills, Ontario
Language: eng
Number of pages: 638
ISBN-13: 9780199008551
Copyright date: 2015
Subjects: Textbooks; Religions; Weltreligion; Godsdiensten
Other titles: World religions
Description: "Now in its third successful edition, 'A concise introduction to world religions' is a comprehensive introduction to major faith traditions around the globe. Building on the strong foundations provided by the two-volume set 'World religions: Eastern traditions; and 'World religions: Western traditions', this contributed volume offers students an engaging, insightful overview of each tradition's history, practices, and place within the contemporary society. Highlights: A new introductory chapter gives students an up-to-date overview of the study of religion around the globe; Three new contributions offer fresh chapters on Indigenous, Jewish, and Christian traditions; Increased coverage of women's roles and contributions brings to light often overlooked aspects of religious life; Fully revised sections on contemporary issues help students understand the challenges that religious traditions face in the modern world; Online ancillaries -- including an instructor's manual, a test generator, and PowerPoint slides for instructors and a study guide for students -- offer additional support to enhance the teaching and learning experiences." -- rear cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Text in English.
Table of contents: title: 1.; title: About religion  -- Roy C. Amore and Amir Hussain -- 2.; title: Indigenous traditions  -- Ken Derry -- 3.; title: Jewish traditions  -- Michele Murray -- 4.; title: Christian traditions  -- Wendy L. Fletcher -- 5.; title: Muslim traditions  -- Amir Hussain -- 6.; title: Hindu traditions  -- Vasudha Narayanan -- 7.; title: Jaina traditions  -- Anne Vallely -- 8.; title: Buddhist traditions  -- Roy C. Amore -- 9.; title: Sikh traditions  -- Pashaura Singh -- 10.; title: Chinese and Korean traditions  -- Terry Tak-ling Woo -- 11.; title: Japanese traditions  -- John K. Nelson -- 12.; title: New religions and movements -- Roy C. Amore.