All religions throughout history have encompassed diverse expressions, beliefs, and practices, even within a single group. It gives the true name of god as revealed by erano evangelista in the website. It discusses their history, practices, beliefs, and even has a small section devoted to similarities between the lds faiths and these faiths. Some academics studying the subject have divided religions into three broad categories. Religions of the world contains outstanding student pedagogy that helps students critically think about each of the major world religions. Written by the world s leading authorities on religion and spirituality, the patheos library offers the most accurate and balanced information available on the web. Originally titled the religions of man, this completely revi. Mark r woodward closely edited for clarity and readability, and conceived for students with little or no background in the academic study of religions, religions of the world offers the most uptodate and. Data from the world almanac and book of facts, 2004, page 612.
The book examines the worlds major faiths as well as those of indigenous peoples, observing that all express the absolute, which is. India became the hub of hinduism and buddhism while greece favored philosophical rationalism. The worlds religions by huston smith, paperback barnes. List of religions and spiritual traditions wikipedia. Over the course of 18 lessons, students will explore the similarities and differences among religions around the world. Derived from the encyclopedia britannica book of the year, 2003. So, this book is comparative, asking these same questions of each religion, the major religions. By explaining religious diversity and complex themes within a historical context, religions of the world helps students relate to cultures very different from their own. Buddhism 376 million followers tripitaka pali canon 5. Amongst its outstanding attributes is 1 its intensely visual and easily accessible introduction. Christianity islam hinduism buddhism atheism sikhism judaism bahai faith confucianism jainism zoroastrianism shinto wicca shamanism taoism message from the author.
In preparing the eleventh edition of religions of the world, mark woodward drew on his experience in teaching an. By explaining religious diversity and complex themes within a historical context, religions of the world helps students relate to cultures very different from. Here is the list of top 10 religion and their holy books. The holy books of world religions sacred texts in world. Religions of the world, thirteenth edition guides students as they explore each of the world s major faiths, imparting the knowledge they need to better understand todays world. Dorling kindersley, dk, eyewitness and the open book logo are trade marks of dorling kindersley limited. Discover the historical importance of religion in the world s cultures closely edited for clarity and readability, and conceived for students with little or no background in the academic study of religions, religions of the world offers the most uptodate and historically accurate coverage of the world s major religions. Hinduism, has many holy books, but most popular is shreemad bhagavad gita, upanishads and veda. China, india, israel, and greece were once the four major regions of the ancient world.
This was for a world religions course i was taking. Whether youre new to the religion or have an interest in learning more about your faith, christopher webbers book is an accessible. Religions of the world surveys the major religions of the world today, as well as significant faiths of the past egyptian, mesopotamian, greek, roman, and primal traditions and provides writings by noted scholars, each of whom expands on his or her area of specialization. The world s principal religions and spiritual traditions may be classified into a small number of major groups, although this is by no means a uniform practice. Examples include bibliographic references for further suggested readings ex. Hinduism, buddhism, confucianism, taoism, islam, judaism, and christianity. Specific world religions, each with over three million followers, are listed alphabetically.
A comprehensive encyclopedia of beliefs and practices is an extraordinary work, bringing together the scholarship of some 225 experts from around the globe. What are the top ten religions and what is the holy book. Good summary major world religions this is a very good summary of all the major world religions. The book of mormon maintains there was an appearance of jesus in the new world. There is so much to learn from other religions, and this book motivated me to study more. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
The encyclopedias six volumes offer entries on every country of the world, with particular emphasis on the larger nations, as well as indonesia and the latin american countries that are. This book may become one of the most controversial books in the future. The worldview sections particularly make this probably the most useful textbook for comparative analyses of the religions. One of the best, most cohesive books on the worlds great religions. The world s religions, by beloved author and pioneering professor huston smith tales of wonder, is the definitive classic for introducing the essential elements and teachings of the world s predominant faiths, including hinduism, buddhism, confucianism, taoism, judaism, christianity, islam, as well as regional native traditions. Huston smith is internationally known and revered as the premier teacher of world religions. Conceived for students with little or no background in the academic study of religions, religions of the world offers the most broad coverage of world religions supported by primary source documents, coverage of religions as they exist today, and integrated media resources. This book delivered and certainly met my expectations. He is not part of the clergy, or any theological or philosophical group. The only beef i have is that the book does not include zoroastrianism. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Unlike other books, religions of the world includes chapters on native american and african religions as well as the smaller textbased religions, such as jainism, sikhism, zoroastrianism, and bahai.
Religions is a valuable resource, covering the beliefs and practices of 10 major religions and lavishly illustrated with color photos, maps, diagrams, and charts. With huston smith as a personal guide, listeners examine the defining perspectives within the worlds central religionsand learn how they differ. He is the focus of a fivepart pbs television series with bill moyers and has taught at washington university, the massachusetts institute of technology, syracuse university, and the university of california at berkeley. Field listing religions the world factbook central. It is by far the dominate religion in the western world, but christianity is growing rapidly in africa, and christians can be found in nearly every country in the world. There are a number of good books, many of which discuss a greater number of faiths, in this area, including anita ganeris religions explained holt, 1997, myrtle langleys religion knopf, 1996, betsy maestros the story of religion clarion, 1996, william mcelraths ways we worship barrons, 1997, lisa sitas worlds of belief blackbirch, 1995, and lynn underwoods religions of the world gareth. This is an excellent book for someone interested in world religion, historical and modern. A liberal offshoot of islam, but persecuted in iran. China saw the beginnings of confucianism and taoism just as israel preached a more monotheistic faith.
The religions mentioned in this book are the oldest and most popular religions of the modern world. This book is a great overview of the major world religions. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. We have a very wide range of interviews recommending books on all the world s major religions, as well as others looking at contemporary and historical religious controversies. Basic religions, 11 religions originating in india, 11 religions originating in. The worlds religions, by beloved author and pioneering professor huston smith tales of wonder, is the definitive classic for. Library of world religions and faith traditions patheos. A map showing where the main religions of the world are practiced. It debunks the fallacious teachings of the religions. This is a good book, but not the best introduction to world religion. Hopfe was an author, teacher, pastor, archaeologist, college dean, weight lifter, and spiritual guide to students, colleagues, and parishioners whose lives he touched via the written and spoken word.
This revised and updated edition provides sympathetic. Responding to this need the first edition of religions of the world became a reality and was published in 1979. This theory began in the 18th century with the goal of recognizing the relative levels of civility in societies which in many modern cultures would be considered offensive. Each receives a good overview of the creation, major believes and practices. I wanted a refresher on the main three and a summary of the eastern religions.
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