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| Introduction | |
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| Judaism | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Origins: A Faith in the Making | |
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| Historical Development: From Herod to Herzl | |
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| God the Ultimate | |
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| Messianism and Redemption | |
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| Sacred Texts: The Living Law | |
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| Sacred Persons: Lawgivers, Scholars, and Founders | |
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| Ethical Principles: The Way of Israel | |
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| Sacred Space: Sanctuaries for a Nation | |
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| Sacred Time: The Rhythm of Life | |
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| Society and Religion: Judaism in the Modern World | |
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| Christianity | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Origins: "In the Beginning" | |
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| Historical Development: Two Millennia of Faith | |
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| Revelation and Truth | |
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| A Mystic Union | |
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| Sacred Texts: The Christian Canon | |
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| Sacred Persons: Martyrs, Saints, and Angels | |
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| Ethical Principles: The Way of Christ | |
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| Sacred Space: The Lord's House | |
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| Sacred Time: Liturgy, Sacraments, and Festivals | |
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| Death and the Afterlife: The Dearly Departed | |
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| Society and Religion: Church, State, and Community | |
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| Islam | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Origins: The Arabian Crucible | |
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| Historical Development: An Age of Empires | |
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| Aspects of the Divine: Approaches to God | |
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| Sacred Texts: The Word of God | |
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| The Prophet and Messenger | |
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| Imams and "Saints" | |
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| Ethical Principles: Sharia and the Law of Islam | |
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| Sacred Space: Mosques and Shrines | |
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| Sacred Time: Duties of Worship | |
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| Death and the Afterlife: The Return to God | |
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| Society and Religion: Issues and Disputes | |
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| Hinduism | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Origins and Historical Development: Five Millennia of Tradition | |
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| Aspects of the Divine: Gods and Goddesses | |
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| Sacred Texts: Words of Devotion | |
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| Sacred Persons: Teachers and Leaders | |
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| Ethical Principles: Paths to Liberation | |
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| Sacred Space: A Land of Holiness | |
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| Sacred Time: Rejoicing in the Divine | |
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| Death and the Afterlife: Karma, Death, and Rebirth | |
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| Society and Religion: Division and Identity | |
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| Buddhism | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Origins: The Life of the Buddha | |
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| Historical Development: Schools and Vehicles | |
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| Aspects of the Divine: Celestial Beings | |
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| Sacred Texts: Words of the Dharma | |
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| Sacred Persons: In the Master's Footsteps | |
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| Ethical Principles: The Path to Nirvana | |
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| Sacred Space: Places of Devotion | |
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| Sacred Time: Honoring the Way | |
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| Death and the Afterlife: The Cycle of Rebirth | |
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| Society and Religion: Roles and Relationships | |
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| Chinese Traditions | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Origins and Historical Development: A Wealth of Traditions | |
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| Aspects of the Divine: The Celestial Empire | |
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| Sacred Texts: Words of the Sages | |
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| Sacred Persons: Saints and Heroes | |
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| Ethical Principles: In Quest of Concord | |
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| Sacred Space: A Hallowed Cosmos | |
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| Sacred Time: Seasons of Worship | |
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| Death and the Afterlife: The Immortal Body and Soul | |
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| Society and Religion: The State, the Family, and the Individual | |
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| Japanese Traditions | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Origins and Historical Development: Faith and Coexistence | |
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| Aspects of the Divine: A World of Spirits | |
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| Sacred Texts: Chronicles and Holy Writings | |
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| Sacred Persons: Lights of Wisdom | |
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| Ethical Principles: Harmony and Enlightenment | |
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| Sacred Space: A Landscape of Sanctuaries | |
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| Sacred Time: Sharing in the Spirit | |
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| Death and the Afterlife: Heavens and Hell | |
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| Old Faiths in the Modern World | |
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| The "New Religions" | |
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| Glossary | |
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| Bibliography | |
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| Index | |
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| Picture Credits | |