The World's Religions

Fülszöveg

The World's
RELIGIONS
Second Edition
This book is a revised arid updated edition of a popular work, which looks at the world's religions in terms oL world history, and as constantly developing systems of belief.
Part I traces the^devejopment of religions, as they evolved from the traditions of the ancient worldv H,^t n examines the changes tp l^ths and cultures following the Renaissance and tht vqyages^of conquest and discovCTy, cOld allss how, why, and with what effect religions have .been refashítíped-óVer the agps jip to today
Ifi this richly illusttated new edition, ijeligioris are described through their symbols, rituals, followers, architecture and art. References, statistics, maps and^ pictures have been updated and added, illuminating the true nature of each religion. The text-has been thoroughly revised to highlight recent developments, such as the spread of Islam, African-American and Hispanic-American religious expepence, and women priests.
'The author discourses... Tovább

Fülszöveg

The World's
RELIGIONS
Second Edition
This book is a revised arid updated edition of a popular work, which looks at the world's religions in terms oL world history, and as constantly developing systems of belief.
Part I traces the^devejopment of religions, as they evolved from the traditions of the ancient worldv H,^t n examines the changes tp l^ths and cultures following the Renaissance and tht vqyages^of conquest and discovCTy, cOld allss how, why, and with what effect religions have .been refashítíped-óVer the agps jip to today
Ifi this richly illusttated new edition, ijeligioris are described through their symbols, rituals, followers, architecture and art. References, statistics, maps and^ pictures have been updated and added, illuminating the true nature of each religion. The text-has been thoroughly revised to highlight recent developments, such as the spread of Islam, African-American and Hispanic-American religious expepence, and women priests.
'The author discourses with great lucidity on every topic from animism to Zen presenting highly complex material in a concise, accurate and accessible form as an attractive and eminently readable introduction to tlie extraordinary diversity of the world's religions this book can have few equals.' Michael Barnes SJ, The Month
'Based on massive scholarship and much travel, written with a deceptive smoothness and ease, lavishly illustrated, the book is beautiful in every sense. It crowns the literary career of its author.' David L. Edwards, Churcii Times " \ —
'The writing of such a book by one :^uthor is a inarvel.' The Expository Times
Ninian Smart has ^een called the 'father of religious studies' on the basis of his pioneering work at the Universities of Lancaster and California Santa Bárbara, where he holds the polsts of Professor Emeritus and J. F. Rowny Professor.- He began his career teaching philosophy, before moving on to history and the philosophy of religion. He was fqitóding professor of Religious Studies at Lancaster.
Professor Smart is W author of over twenty books in varied fields, including Reasons and Faiths; Mao; Worldview; Buddhism and Christianity: Rival's and Allies. Vissza