Patterns of Religion

Six scholars speak with one voice in this engaging yet comprehensive presentation of the seven main traditions in world religion. Its ten chapters make it an ideal choice for courses in length from one quarter to one semester. Each chapter follows this organization: beliefs, practices, history, contemporary perspectives, and source readings. Supporting end-of -chapter material helps to frame the material and encourage further inquiry. Expertly written and constructed, this text offers unparalleled flexibility for instructors.

Preface
1. Studying Religion
2. Ancient Spirituality
3. Tribal Religions in Historical Times
4. Hinduism
5. Buddhism
6. Taoism
7. Confucianism
8. Judaism
9. Christianity
10. Islam
Epilogue: Millennial Religions
Appendices: A
Jainism and Sikhism
B
Shinto
C
Web Sire of World Religions
Notes
Index

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