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Comparative guide to seven major world religions.
If you're looking to deepen your understanding of global belief systems, "Patterns of Religion" is a clear choice. It doesn't just list facts about religions; it delves into a comparative analysis that will enhance your grasp on how these belief systems intertwine and stand apart, all while providing tools to help you retain and test your knowledge. Whether for academic study or personal interest, this book holds a wealth of insight.
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Patterns of Religion
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ISBN: 9780534627416
Authors:
Roger Schmidt
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Date of Publication: 2004-06-08
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Anthropology,
Social Justice,
Spirituality,
History,
Theory,
Christianity,
World History
Goodreads rating: 3.67
(rated by 24 readers)
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Eight scholars speak with one voice in this engaging yet comprehensive presentation of the seven main traditions in world religion. Organized in ten chapters, this text is an ideal choice for courses in length from one quarter to one semester. Each chapter follows this organization: history, beliefs, practices, contemporary perspectives, and source readings. Supporting end-of-chapter material helps to frame the material and encourage further inquiry. Expertly written and constructed, this text offers unparalleled flexibility for instructors.
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Comparative guide to seven major world religions.
If you're looking to deepen your understanding of global belief systems, "Patterns of Religion" is a clear choice. It doesn't just list facts about religions; it delves into a comparative analysis that will enhance your grasp on how these belief systems intertwine and stand apart, all while providing tools to help you retain and test your knowledge. Whether for academic study or personal interest, this book holds a wealth of insight.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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