| Six World Faiths Contributor(s): Cole, W. Owen (Author) |
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ISBN: 082647683X ISBN-13: 9780826476838 Publisher: Continuum OUR PRICE: $34.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2004 Annotation: It is now recognised that in a pluralistic world of which a multi-faith Britain is a part, it is important for everyone to understand the philosophies and practices of the world's different faiths. Six World Faiths reflects the multi-faith nature of society in its authorship and thus presents an introduction to inter-religious understanding which will provide people working and living in a multi-racial society with the knowledge necessary to appreciate each other's beliefs, practices and values. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Comparative Religion |
| Dewey: 200 |
| LCCN: 2005279289 |
| Series: Continuum Icons |
| Physical Information: 0.73" H x 5.18" W x 7.86" (0.82 lbs) 346 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: It is now recognised that in a pluralistic world of which a multi-faith Britain is a part, it is important for everyone to understand the philosophies and practices of the world's different faiths. Six World Faiths reflects the multi-faith nature of society in its authorship and thus presents an introduction to inter-religious understanding which will provide people working and living in a multi-racial society with the knowledge necessary to appreciate each other's beliefs, practices and values. Under the co-ordination of Dr W. Cole, a founder member and past chairman of the Shap Working Party on World Religions in Education, six experts have each contributed chapters on his or her own religion. |