World Religions A Guide to the Essentials
World Religions: A Guide to the Essentials by Thomas A. Robinson is a comprehensive survey published by Baker Publishing Group on November 15, 2022. This third edition spans 368 pages and is written in English, providing a clear and concise overview of the history, beliefs, and practices of both Eastern and Western religions. The authors, with over 50 years of combined teaching experience, present the material in an accessible manner suitable for introductory classes and adaptable for one- or two-semester courses.
Readers will find updated content reflecting contemporary configurations of each tradition, along with new sections that address gender, sexuality, and the environment. The book features effective sidebars, photographs, timelines, charts, calendars, glossaries, and a spelling guide to enhance understanding. Additionally, online resources available through Baker Academic’s Textbook eSources include PowerPoint/Keynote slides, new maps and videos, and a question bank of multiple-choice test questions for educators. This edition serves as a valuable reference for those interested in comparative religion and the study of diverse belief systems.
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This masterful survey of world religions presents a clear and concise portrait of the history, beliefs, and practices of Eastern and Western religions. The authors, both respected scholars of world religions, have over 50 years of combined teaching experience. Their book is accessibly written for introductory classes, can be easily adapted for one- or two-semester courses, and employs a neutral approach for broad classroom use.
The third edition has been revised throughout, with updated material on the history and contemporary configurations of each tradition and new sections addressing gender, sexuality, and the environment. It also includes effective sidebars, photographs, timelines, charts, calendars, glossaries, and a spelling guide.
Online resources through Baker Academic’s Textbook eSources include Powerpoint/Keynote slides, new maps and videos, and a large question bank of multiple-choice test questions (available to professors upon request).
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