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The Religion Toolkit - A Complete Guide toReligious Studies
Contributor(s): Morreall, John (Author), Sonn, Tamara (Author)
ISBN: 1405182466     ISBN-13: 9781405182461
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
OUR PRICE:   $60.34  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: November 2011
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BISAC Categories:
- Religion
Dewey: 200
LCCN: 2011010576
Physical Information: 0.74" H x 7.49" W x 9.63" (2 lbs) 384 pages
 
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This complete overview of religious studies provides students with the essential knowledge and tools they need to explore and understand the nature of religion.
  • Covers the early development of religion, with overviews of major and minor religions from Islam to Scientology
  • Considers recent developments including secularization; the relationship between religion and science; and scientific studies on religion, health, and mystical experience
  • Uses humor throughout, allowing students to remain open-minded to the subject
  • Explains what it means to study religion academically, and considers the impact of the study of religion on religion itself
  • Contains numerous student-friendly features including photos, maps, time lines, side bars, historical profiles, and population distribution figures
  • Provides classroom users with a lively website, www.wiley.com/go/religiontoolkit, including questions, quizzes, extra material, and helpful primary and secondary sources