Authors: Michael Molloy
ISBN-13: 9780073407500, ISBN-10: 007340750X
Format: Paperback
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Date Published: November 2009
Edition: 5th Edition
Experiencing the World's Religions provides a clear and compelling account of the world's major religious traditions. With an engaging narrative and powerful photographs from around the globe, the text conveys the vitality and richness of the world's religions. It views religion as a living cultural wellspring that not only concerns systems of belief but how those beliefs are expressed in ceremonies, food, clothing, art, architecture, pilgrimage, scripture, and music. The text goes beyond traditional approaches to personally connect students with the traditions discussed. With additional pedagogy, primary source excerpts, expanded discussion of religious controversies, and more, this fifth edition has been thoroughly updated in both content and design to provide students with a better understanding of religion and the world at large.
Chapter 1. Understanding Religion
What Is Religion?Patterns Among Religions Multidisciplinary Approaches to the Study of Religion Key Critical Issues Why Study the Major Religions of the World? The PilgrimageChapter 2. Indigenous ReligionsDiscovering Indigenous Religions Studying Indigenous Religions: Learning from Patterns Sacred Practices in Indigenous Religions Indigenous Religions TodayChapter 3. Hinduism The Origins of Hinduism The Upanishads and the Axis Age Living Spiritually in the Everyday World Devotional Hinduism Hinduism and the Arts Hinduism: Modern ChallengesChapter 4. BuddhismThe Beginnings of Buddhism: The Life of the Buddha The Basic Teachings of Buddhism The Influence of Indian Thought on Early Buddhist TeachingsThe Early Development of Buddhism Mahayana Buddhism: The "Big Vehicle" Vajrayana Buddhism: The "Diamond Vehicle"Buddhism and the Modern WorldChapter 5. Jainism and Sikhism Shared Origins Jainism Background Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism Worldview Jain EthicsThe Development of Jainism and Its Branches Jain Practices Jain Scriptures Jain Art and Architecture Sikhism Background Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak The Development of Sikhism Sikh Scriptures Sikhism and the Modern WorldChapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism