World Religions Reader - 2nd Edition

Name: World Religions Reader - 2nd Edition
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Gathers together material on six of the world's most influential faiths, with readings drawn from a broad range of historical and contemporary sources. > \nThe World Religions Reader gathers together material on six of the world's most influential faiths. The selection of readings is drawn from a broad range of historical and contemporary sources, giving a full picture of the beliefs and practices of each religion. This new edition includes new introductions to each religious tradition, an extensively revised section on Hinduism, and a completely new selection of readings on Buddhism. > 1. JUDAISM: Passages from the Jewish Bible; From the Rabbinic Tradition; Different Voices from the Past; The Holocaust and Post-Holocaust Theology; Judaism and Israel; Torah and Covenant2. CHRISTIANITY: Passages from the Christian Bible; The Church Fathers; The Churches: Their Life and Faith; Women's Voices and Feminist Theology; Christianity and Social Justice3. ISLAM: From the Qur'an; The Beauy