World Religions

Presenting both the histories and the prevalent worldviews of the major world religions, Matthews' WORLD RELIGIONS methodically introduces students to the richness and diversity of these traditions. The "Worldview" sections in particular make this textbook the most helpful textbook when it comes to comparative analyses of the religions. In these sections students can see how the different religions understand a common set of ten themes that are fundamental to all traditions, including the nature of the Absolute, the place of humans in the world, rituals and symbols, and the prospects for life after death. Furthermore, this text combines insightful, engaging prose with maps, photographs, timelines, excerpts from sacred texts, and other helpful pedagogical aids, to employ a scholarly approach that neither shields students from current research nor encumbers them with it. Students are encouraged, individually and collectively, to pursue their own dialogues with the voices and nuances of these religions. more

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-07-2009; Very interesting view of religion; This is a must for everyone to read and not only college students. It gives a great historical view of religion, when, why and how it started. I read it over and over and sometimes look up when questions cross my mind. If people read...; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Mar-22-2009; world religions; I received my purchase in a very timely matter and it was in excellent condition. The book is for a class and it is very thought provoking.; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-15-2008; Book condition said new i got a trashy book; BOOK CONDITION SAID NEW WHEN I PURCHASED ITEM AND WHEN I GOT IT THE BOOK PAGES WERE ALL FOLDED AND MESSED UP AND TO MY SURPRISE I FOUND A PIECE OF DRY BOOGER RIGHT ON THE FIRST PAGE I REGRET BUYING IT FROM HERE I SHOULD HAVE JUST PAYED...; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-13-2006; Good Introduction to World Religions; In my humble opinion, Warren Matthews has written what I believe to be a good introduction to world religions. Some reviewers have remarked how the book is shallow in some places. However, given the topic and breadth of various faiths...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-07-2009; Very interesting view of religion; This is a must for everyone to read and not only college students. It gives a great historical view of religion, when, why and how it started. I read it over and over and sometimes look up when questions cross my mind. If people read...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-15-2008; Book condition said new i got a trashy book; BOOK CONDITION SAID NEW WHEN I PURCHASED ITEM AND WHEN I GOT IT THE BOOK PAGES WERE ALL FOLDED AND MESSED UP AND TO MY SURPRISE I FOUND A PIECE OF DRY BOOGER RIGHT ON THE FIRST PAGE I REGRET BUYING IT FROM HERE I SHOULD HAVE JUST PAYED...; read full review | report as inappropriate