Religions of the World

Name: Religions of the World
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ISBN: 9780132240451

ISBN-10: 0132240459

ISBN-13: 9780132240451

Edition: 10th 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Lewis M. Hopfe, Mark R. Woodward

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This comprehensive yet concise book makes a reader-friendly introduction to World Religionsideal for those with no previous exposure to Religious Studies or the study of religion more generally. Offering accurate, comparative descriptions of religions, it gives background material on religious theory and study, while exploring the historical and cultural factors.This book includes chapters on Native American and African religions as well as Jainism, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism, and Bahai.For individuals interested in the role of religion in the modern world.

Book details

List price: $86.40
Edition: 10th
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 416
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English



Preface


Introduction/Overview


A Definition of Religion


The Universality of Religion


Theories of the Origin of Religions


Animistic Theories


The Nature-Worship Theory


The Theory of Original Monotheism


The Magic Theory


Theories of Religion as Projections of Human Needs


Types of Religions


Basic Religions


Religions Originating in India


Religions Originating in China and Japan


Religions Originating in the Middle East Study Questions


Basic Religions



Characteristics of Basic Religions


Sources of Information Concerning


Basic Religions


Prehistoric Beginnings of Basic Religions


Neanderthal Religion


Cro-Magnon Religion


Neolithic Religion


Common Features of Basic Religions Animism


Magic


Divination Taboo


Totems


Sacrifice


Myth Rituals


Rites of Passage


Ancestor Veneration


Study Questions


Suggested Reading



Native American Religions


The Spirit World


Animism Contacts with the Spirit World Sacrifice


Taboos


eremonies and Rituals


The Vision Quest


Religious Leadership


Other Means of Contact with the Spirit World


Death and Life After Death Native American Religions Today


Study Questions


Suggested Reading


Source Material


Native American Myths


Sioux Legend of the Buffalo Maiden


Wooing Wohpe



African Religions


Native Religions


The High God


The Lesser Spirits


Ancestors


Sacrifice


Rites of Passage


Religious Leaders


Non-native African Religions


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