The World's Religions

By William A. Young

Book Overview

The World's Religions provides an orientation to the study of religion.

Surveying the stages of development, worldviews, and current situations of the major world religions, this text discusses the ways these religions respond to contemporary ethical issues. It also presents a sampling of new religious movements and looks to the possible ways the world's religions may interact in the 21st century. Its distinctive "framework for understanding" religious worldviews allows readers to compare and contrast the teachings of religions objectively.

Teaching and Learning Experience

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0205917615
• ISBN13: 9780205917617
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.9" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

World of Religions Textbook

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Great!

This book is very excellent. It is very well written and explains everything completly. And, I can say from personal experience that Dr. Young knows what he is talking about, he is my professor.

Informative

This book was purchased for my Introduction to Religion Class. It is informative.