World Religions An Indispensable Introduction

Name: World Religions An Indispensable Introduction
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ISBN: 9781418545970

ISBN-10: 141854597X

ISBN-13: 9781418545970

Edition: 2011

Authors: Gerald R. McDermott, Gerald R. McDermott

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An essential introduction to eight of the world's major religions. Gerald R. McDermott explains what you need to understand about major world religions in order to engage people of other faiths while better understanding your own Christian faith and practice. McDermott offers an overview of the central beliefs of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Shinto. Each chapter includes explanations of traditions and rituals. McDermott discusses major figures within each religion. Features include: Insights from members of each religious community Glossary of important terms

Book details

List price: $19.99
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Incorporated
Publication date: 4/4/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 144
Size: 5.00" wide x 6.95" long x 1.10" tall
Weight: 0.220
Language: English



Acknowledgments


When Did the Religions Start?: A Timeline


Introduction: Why Study the World Religions?



Hinduisms: The World's Oldest Set of Religions



Judaism: Christianity's Mother and Older Brother



Buddhism: The West's Favorite Non-Christian Religion



Confucianism and Daoism: Two of the Biggest Nation's Three Religions



Christianity: What You Believe but Have a Hard Time Explaining



Shinto: The National Religion of Japan



Islam: The World's Most Important Religion Geopolitically



Two Common Questions


Notes


Glossary


Bibliography and Additional Resources