{"product_id":"the-major-religions-an-introduction-with-texts-paperback","title":"The Major Religions: An Introduction with Texts - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eT. Patrick Burke\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis popular introduction to the world's major religions provides a comprehensive survey of the major traditions together with selected primary readings.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003eA new edition of this popular introduction to the world's major religions\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a comprehensive survey of the major religious traditions together with selected primary readings\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocuses on the beliefs and values that animate each religion, helping students to understand what makes them meaningful to their followers\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes new material on Sikhism and additional material on each religion's ethics and their encounter with the modern world\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures chapter-by-chapter discussion and test questions, summaries, and suggestions for further reading\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImproved visual design, with extensive student aids including revised maps, timeline and charts.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book is accompanied by a website at http: \/\/www.blackwellpublishing.com\/burke\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This book is the best, brief description available currently of the origins, tenets, and ways of worship of the world's great religions aimed at beginning students. T. Patrick Burke writes in a clear and easily understandable style that will help the reader go back to it regularly to grasp the essentials of faith and its role in the society.'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eMurray Friedman, Temple University\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'The book sets out to provide an introduction to the world's major religions, but it accomplishes its goal so successfully as to serve as an invitation for us to study them.'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eArvind Sharma, Mcgill University\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis popular introduction to the world's religions provides a comprehensive survey of the major religious traditions together with selected primary readings. The text focuses on the beliefs and values that animate each religion, helping students to understand what makes them meaningful to their followers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the second edition, the text has been fully revised and now features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpdated material throughout, building on the success of the first edition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA complete new chapter on Sikhism, including selected supporting texts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdditional material on each religion's ethics and their encounter with the modern world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImproved visual design, with extensive student aids including revised maps, timeline, and charts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapter-by-chapter discussion and test questions, summaries, and suggestions for further reading.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssuming no prior knowledge, \u003ci\u003eThe Major Religions\u003c\/i\u003e is the ideal introduction for students who are approaching the subject for the first time. The second edition is supported by a website at \u003cb\u003ehttp: \/\/www.blackwellpublishing.com\/burke\u003c\/b\u003e featuring additional resources for lecturers and students.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eT. Patrick Burke\u003c\/b\u003e was for many years Professor of Religion at Temple University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.84 x 9.74 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 16, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51776986579232,"sku":"9781405110495","price":134.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/3f0dd028bc943c3dcf94e524e70465e0.webp?v=1780489733","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-major-religions-an-introduction-with-texts-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}