World Religions in Practice - A Comparative Introduction, 2e: A Comparative Introduction

by Paul Gwynne

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A new and expanded edition of a highly successful textbook on world religions with a comparative approach which explores how six major religions are lived and expressed through their customs, rituals and everyday practices. * A new edition of this major textbook, exploring the world's great religions through their customs, rituals and everyday practices by focusing on the 'lived experience' * This comparative study is enriched and broadened with the inclusion of a sixth religion, Daoism * Takes a thematic, comparative and practical approach; each chapter explores a series of key themes including birth, death, ethics, and worship across all six religions at each time * Broadens students' understanding by offering an impartial discussion of the similarities and differences between each religion * Includes an increased range of student-friendly features, designed to allow students to engage with each religion and extend their understanding
  • ISBN10 1118972260
  • ISBN13 9781118972267
  • Publish Date 18 August 2017 (first published 16 May 2008)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Edition 2nd Edition
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 384
  • Language English