| World Religions: A Guide to the Essentials Contributor(s): Robinson, Thomas a. (Author), Rodrigues, Hillary P. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0801049717 ISBN-13: 9780801049712 Publisher: Baker Academic OUR PRICE: $34.20 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2014 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Comparative Religion - Religion | Reference |
| Dewey: 200 |
| LCCN: 2014027504 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.9" W x 9.2" (1.45 lbs) 368 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This masterful survey of world religions presents a clear and concise portrait of the history, beliefs, and practices of Eastern and Western religions. The new edition contains added material and has been revised throughout. The authors, both respected scholars of world religions, have over fifty years of combined teaching experience. Their book is accessibly written for introductory classes, can be easily adapted for one- or two-semester courses, and presents a neutral approach for broad classroom use. Pedagogical aids include further reading suggestions, photographs, sidebars, and pronunciation guides. An 800-question bank of multiple-choice test questions is available to professors through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources. |
Contributor Bio(s): Robinson, Thomas A.: - Thomas A. Robinson (PhD, McMaster University) is professor of religious studies and chair of the department at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada. He specializes in the relationship between Christianity and Judaism and the development of Christianity's distinctive identity in the Roman Empire. His previous books include "Ignatius of Antioch and the Parting of the Ways" and "Mastering New Testament Greek".Rodrigues, Hillary P.: - Hillary P. Rodrigues (PhD, McMaster University), professor of religious studies at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada, specializes in Hinduism. He teaches courses on various Eastern religions and on aspects of Asian philosophy and literature. He is the author of several books, including Introduction to the Study of Religion and Introducing Hinduism.Robinson, Thomas a.: - Thomas A. Robinson (PhD, McMaster University) is professor of religious studies and chair of the department at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada. He specializes in the relationship between Christianity and Judaism and the development of Christianity's distinctive identity in the Roman Empire. His previous books include Ignatius of Antioch and the Parting of the Ways and Mastering New Testament Greek. |
