About the book
An essential and concise introduction to eight of the world's major religions.
For the Christian, there's value in learning about different religions and unfamiliar expressions of belief. First of all, it gives us a greater understanding of the world we live in. But a study of other faiths can also deepen our own while making us more effective witnesses to those who don't share a belief in Christ.
In World Religions, Gerald R. McDermott explains what you need to understand about major world religions so that you can be equipped to engage people of other faiths. McDermott offers an overview of the central beliefs of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Shinto.
Features include:
- Insights from members of each religious community.
- Discussions of each religion's major traditions, rituals, and leaders.
- A glossary of important terms.
Editions of World Religions
- EBook
- ISBN 9781401675530
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An essential and concise introduction to eight of the world's major religions.
For the Christian, there's value in learning about different religions and unfamiliar expressions of belief. First of all, it gives us a greater understanding of the world we live in. But a study of other faiths can also deepen our own while making us more effective witnesses to those who don't share a belief in Christ.
In World Religions, Gerald R. McDermott explains what you need to understand about major world religions so that you can be equipped to engage people of other faiths. McDermott offers an overview of the central beliefs of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Shinto.
Features include:
- Insights from members of each religious community.
- Discussions of each religion's major traditions, rituals, and leaders.
- A glossary of important terms.
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What is World Religions about?
An essential and concise introduction to eight of the world's major religions.
For the Christian, there's value in learning about different religions and unfamiliar expressions of belief. First of all, it gives us a greater understanding of the world we live in. But a study of other faiths can also deepen our own while making us more effective witnesses to those who don't share a belief in Christ.
In World Religions, Gerald R. McDermott explains what you need to understand about major world religions so that you can be equipped to engage people of other faiths. McDermott offers an overview of the central beliefs of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Shinto.
Features include:
- Insights from members of each religious community.
- Discussions of each religion's major traditions, rituals, and leaders.
- A glossary of important terms.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in World Religions?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Religion: general > Comparative religion
Where can I read a sample of World Religions?
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Who is/are the Author/s of the book World Religions?
Gerald R McDermott
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World Religions is available as ebook(ISBN 9781401675530)
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