World Religions ebook

by Warren Matthews

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FREE shipping on qualifying offers. Presenting both the histories and the prevalent worldviews of the major world religions, Matthews' WORLD RELIGIONS methodically introduces students to the richness and diversity of these traditions. The Worldview sections in particular make this textbook the most helpful textbook when it comes to comparative analyses of the religions.

Cengage Learning, 2008 M12 22 - 448 pages. The Worldview sections in particular make this the most helpful textbook for comparative analyses of the religions.

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African world religions. Books of Chilam Balam. Historical chronicles of myth, divination, and prophecy. Ritual of the Bacabs. exist worldwide with concentrations in South America, Australia, and Africa. African religions - God. polytheistic, but one supreme deity who left it for lesser gods to control. youngest world religion; began as an offshoot of Islam; central shrine found in Haife; wrote his successor was to be Mirza Yaha (created tension); Siyyad took the name Baha'ullah (glory of God). Baha'i - basic beliefs. Siyyad's followers claimed him to be the Mahdi (Messiah); sacred books: "The Most Holy Book", "The Book of Certitudes", and "The Hidden Words".

Warren Matthews's thoughtful and balanced approach depicts the unique traditions and perspectives of diverse world religions with objectivity and respect

Warren Matthews's thoughtful and balanced approach depicts the unique traditions and perspectives of diverse world religions with objectivity and respect.

Presenting both the histories and the prevalent worldviews of the major world religions, Matthews's WORLD RELIGIONS, Sixth Edition, methodically introduces the richness and diversity of these traditions. The "Worldview" sections in particular make this book helpful for comparative analyses of the religions. These sections show how the different religions approach a common set of ten themes that are fundamental to all traditions, including the nature of the Absolute, the place of humans in the world, rituals and symbols, and the prospects for life after death. Furthermore, this text combines insightful, engaging prose with maps, photographs, timelines, excerpts from sacred texts, and other helpful pedagogical aids that provide a comprehensive yet accessible survey of world religions.

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I bought this for a class and was disappointed to find errors. One that I noticed in particular was the comment that the Shia's are waiting for the return of Husayn, the Prophet;s grandson. The book is correct in that the Shia position is that Ali should have been the immediate successor to Mohammad and that Husayn was martyred, but he is not "hidden away" (as the book says). Husayn was the third imam; the imam that was/is "hidden away" is the twelfth and it is his return as the Mahdi that the Shia Muslims await. It seemed to me to be an easy fact to correct and I don't know whether to blame sloppy research or sloppy editing, but it lowered my rating on this book. There are others much better and more accurate.

Naril

This book is not written from the perspective of each religion, or from a neutral position, as it should be. I has several mistakes, and even leaves out at least one major holiday for Islam. I'm glad I had a great professor to fill the gaps.

Jube

Book did come in new. But since it's a paperback it does get bended along the edges after a short period of time. But then again it depends how you take care of it.
As far as the material that is given, I just finished reading about the 1st chapter on Hinduism, and it covers a whole lot of background from the earliest times to modern days.

Prinna

AWESOME coverage of major world religions without being religious!! Great, easy to follow consistent chapter layout! Gives you the points you need to know while maintaining respect of the subject matter-again not religious in tone at all- simply presents the information academically.

Nayatol

Actually a pretty good book to read about other peoples' religions. Even if you aren't taking the class in college right now I would still have read some stuff. It really did give some clarity as to how and why some cultures behave the way they do.

Mot

This was purchased for a required class. It arrived on time, in great shape. And I got an 'A' in the class. It's not the easiest read but it wasn't that difficult either. Since I took the class I have referred back to the book only a few times to learn about work mates religions which was helpful!!

Paxondano

I wish I would of bought this instead of renting it. I really learned a lot.

This rental is great