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World Religions in Practice Paperback – 1 August 2008
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- A major new textbook exploring the world's great religions through their customs, rituals and everyday practices ? by focusing on this 'lived experience' it goes beyond many traditional introductions to religious studies
- Adopts a directly comparative approach to develop a greater understanding of the nature of religion
- Each chapter engages with an individual theme, such as birth, death, food, pilgrimage and ethics, to illustrate how religious practices are expressed
- Broadens students' understanding by offering an impartial discussion of the similarities and differences between each religion
- Includes chapter-by-chapter opening themes and summaries, and will be accompanied by a website at www.blackwellpublishing.com/gwynne featuring additional resources and study questions.
- Print length448 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons
- Publication date1 August 2008
- Dimensions18.95 x 2.08 x 23.37 cm
- ISBN-101405167033
- ISBN-13978-1405167031
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"This is an impressive accomplishment that presents a moving and engaging encounter with the religious traditions of the world." Kim Paffenroth, Iona College, USA
"A very efficient, dynamic and useful tool in an approach to the five major religions of the world." Alexandria Egler, St Francis College, USA
?In an age when religion is increasingly in the news, but often for all the wrong reasons, the need for a balanced, sympathetic and objective educational tool has never been greater. Paul Gwynne has provided an accessible introduction to religion. His approach is refreshingly obvious: it is through the understanding of what people are doing that we discover what they are thinking. Practices reveal belief; religions are as religions do.? Douglas Pratt, University of Waikato, New Zealand
"A thoughtful and accessible approach to the religions from a phenomenological point of view. The book promotes the desirable end of understanding and sympathy between religious practitioners, and is an attractive choice as an introductory textbook." George Sumner, University of Toronto
?A carefully crafted and comparative approach to major religions, often serving to separate human populations, as templates of how humankind in so many varied places has had such similar needs, desires and hope. Gwynne's book represents a very creative turn in this field.? Dr Majorie M Snipes, University of West Georgia
?This book treats the great traditions with a vividness and immediacy which have seldom if ever been equalled. Instead of placing the main emphasis on doctrines, beliefs and their claims to truth, Paul Gwynne selects those aspects of life where religions become practical and guides us an appreciation of each which is aesthetically pleasing as well as providing useful information. Surely one of the best ways to come to know a faith tradition different from one?s own is to live among its adherents. Reading this book is the next best thing. It should prove invaluable for educators and students as well as interested laypeople in a variety of professions.? John D?Arcy May, Irish School of Ecumenics, Trinity College Dublin
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- Publisher : John Wiley & Sons; 1st edition (1 August 2008)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 448 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1405167033
- ISBN-13 : 978-1405167031
- Dimensions : 18.95 x 2.08 x 23.37 cm
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