World Religions : A Historical Approach

Name: World Religions : A Historical Approach
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ISBN: 9780312152680

ISBN-10: 031215268X

ISBN-13: 9780312152680

Edition: 3rd 2000

Authors: Solomon A. Nigosian

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A concise, balanced, and reasonably priced introductory text,World Religions(the revision ofWorld Faiths, Second Edition) takes a historical approach to the ideological and cultural aspects of several religions. More than just a collection of facts about beliefs and mores, this unique text offers students a complex portrait of each religion, with scholarly viewpoints interspersed throughout.

Book details

Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Bedford/Saint Martin's
Publication date: 11/1/1999
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 444
Size: 5.50" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.232
Language: English

Foreword	p. vii
Preface	p. ix
Maps and Timelines	p. xvii
About the Author	p. xix
Understanding Religion	p. 1
An Intellectual Inquiry	p. 1
The Study of Religion	p. 2
The Origin of Religion	p. 4
Definitions of Religion	p. 5
Approaches and Goals	p. 7
Study Questions	p. 9
Suggested Reading	p. 9
Notes	p. 10
Prehistoric Religion	p. 11
Human Skulls	p. 11
Bear Skulls	p. 12
Corpses	p. 14
Works of Art	p. 15
Stone Structures	p. 17
Study Questions	p. 19
Suggested Reading	p. 19
Hinduism	p. 20
Origins	p. 20
Hindu Social Structure	p. 22
Hindu Sacred Texts	p. 27
Hindu Teachings	p. 29
Hindu Reform Movements	p. 46
Popular Hinduism	p. 49
Hindu Observances	p. 51
Study Questions	p. 55
Suggested Reading	p. 56
Notes	p. 57
Jainism	p. 58
Mahavira	p. 58
The Twelve Vows of Jainism	p. 61
Jain Groups	p. 62
Jain Sacred Texts	p. 63
Jain Teachings	p. 64
Jain Observances	p. 66
Study Questions	p. 67
Suggested Reading	p. 67
Notes	p. 67
Buddhism	p. 68
The Buddha	p. 68
The Spread of Buddhism	p. 74
Buddhist Sacred Texts	p. 80
Buddhist Teachings	p. 80
Buddhist Groups	p. 86
Buddhist Observances	p. 92
Study Questions	p. 99
Suggested Reading	p. 100
Notes	p. 101
Taoism and Confucianism	p. 102
Early Chinese Religion	p. 104
Taoism	p. 112
Confucianism	p. 119
Chinese Observances	p. 131
Study Questions	p. 134
Suggested Reading	p. 135
Note	p. 136
Shinto	p. 137
Defining Shinto	p. 137
Ancient Records	p. 140
The Development of Shinto	p. 141
Shinto Observances	p. 158
Study Questions	p. 161
Suggested Reading	p. 161
Note	p. 162
Egyptian Religion	p. 163
Egyptian Civilization	p. 163
Egyptian Religious Thought	p. 164
Egyptian Mythology	p. 171
Egyptian Observances	p. 172
Study Questions	p. 174
Suggested Reading	p. 175
Notes	p. 175
Mesopotamian Religion	p. 177
Mesopotamian Civilization	p. 177
Mesopotamian Religious Thought	p. 180
Mesopotamian Mythology	p. 181
Mesopotamian Observances	p. 182
Study Questions	p. 185
Suggested Reading	p. 185
Notes	p. 185
Greek Religion	p. 186
Early Greek Religion	p. 187
Intellectual Views	p. 190
Popular Religion	p. 192
Mystery Religions	p. 195
Festivals	p. 197
Hellenistic Syncretism	p. 199
Study Questions	p. 199
Suggested Reading	p. 200
Notes	p. 201
Roman Religion	p. 202
Roman Religion	p. 203
Foreign Accretions	p. 207
Festivals	p. 213
Study Questions	p. 214
Suggested Reading	p. 214
Zoroastrianism	p. 216
Zoroaster	p. 216
The Spread of Zoroastrianism	p. 220
Zoroastrian Sacred Texts	p. 221
Zoroastrian Teachings	p. 222
Zoroastrian Observances	p. 228
Study Questions	p. 233
Suggested Reading	p. 234
Judaism	p. 235
Biblical Tradition	p. 237
The Rise and Development of Judaism	p. 243
Jews under Christian and Muslim Rule	p. 249
Jewish Groups in the Middle Ages	p. 252
Modern Jewish Groups	p. 253
The Bible	p. 254
The Talmud and the Midrash	p. 257
Jewish Teachings	p. 258
Jewish Observances	p. 262
Study Questions	p. 267
Suggested Reading	p. 268
Note	p. 269
Christianity	p. 270
The Roman Empire	p. 270
Jesus Christ	p. 272
Teachings Attributed to Jesus	p. 275
Paul	p. 279
Early Christianity	p. 281
Christianity in the Middle Ages	p. 288
Christianity in Modern Times	p. 293
The Bible	p. 298
Christian Teachings	p. 300
Christian Observances	p. 303
Study Questions	p. 307
Suggested Reading	p. 308
Notes	p. 309
Islam	p. 310
Understanding Islam	p. 310
Muhammad, Messenger of God	p. 311
Islamic Empires	p. 315
Islam in Modern Times	p. 322
Islamic Groups	p. 325
The Qur'an	p. 327
Islamic Law and Jurisprudence	p. 330
Articles of Faith	p. 333
The Pillars of Islam	p. 336
Holy War (Jihad)	p. 339
Islamic Observances	p. 340
Study Questions	p. 341
Suggested Reading	p. 342
Sikhism	p. 344
Guru Nanak	p. 345
The Development of Sikhism	p. 347
Sikh Sacred Text	p. 349
Sikh Teachings	p. 350
Sikh Groups	p. 352
Sikh Observances	p. 353
Study Questions	p. 355
Suggested Reading	p. 355
Notes	p. 355
African Traditions	p. 356
Historical Overview of Africa	p. 356
African Traditional Religions	p. 362
Basic Common Views	p. 366
Religious Activities	p. 371
Study Questions	p. 375
Suggested Reading	p. 376
Note	p. 377
American Indian Traditions	p. 378
Ancient Civilizations	p. 378
Modem American Indians	p. 386
Basic Common Views	p. 387
Ceremonials	p. 393
Study Questions	p. 396
Suggested Reading	p. 397
Notes	p. 398
Baha'i	p. 399
The Origin and Development of Baha'i	p. 399
Sacred Writings	p. 403
Baha'i Teachings	p. 403
Baha'i Observances	p. 407
Study Questions	p. 409
Suggested Reading	p. 410
Notes	p. 410
Religions: A Comparison	p. 411
Unity or Diversity	p. 413
Comparison of Paths	p. 414
Comparison of Goals	p. 416
East-West Comparison	p. 417
Study Questions	p. 419
Suggested Reading	p. 419
Notes	p. 420
Glossary	p. 423
Index	p. 433
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