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This leading textbook for world religions is now available in a more concise version. Many of the features of Introduction to World Religions are retained in this volume but with focus on the religious traditions themselves. The section on religions of antiquity has been removed and key content in each chapter streamlined to increase accessibility for students in their study and research of the world's religious traditions. Known and valued for its balanced approach, this book offers an arresting layout with rich illustrations. It continues to provide broad coverage of diverse religions, including indigenous religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, and Chinese, Korean, and Japanese religions.The userfriendly content is enhanced by charts of religious festivals, historic timelines, updated maps of the world's religions, and a useful glossary. Both historical overviews and modern perspectives for each religion are included.This edition includes several updates made to the new third edition, including a new design, a new section on women and religion, and a newly revised section on religions in today's world.
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- Q: What is 'A Short Introduction to World Religions' about? A: This textbook provides a concise overview of various world religions, focusing on their traditions and practices while omitting the section on religions of antiquity. It covers indigenous religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, and East Asian religions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Short Introduction to World Religions' is Christopher Partridge.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 394 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition was published on May 1, 2018.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the 3rd edition of 'A Short Introduction to World Religions'.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: Yes, the book is designed to be user-friendly and accessible for students studying world religions.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations? A: Yes, the book features rich illustrations to enhance the learning experience.
- Q: Are there any updates in this edition compared to previous ones? A: This edition includes several updates, such as a new design, a section on women and religion, and revisions on religions in today's world.
- Q: What features are included in this book to aid understanding? A: The book includes charts of religious festivals, historic timelines, updated maps, and a glossary to assist in understanding the presented material.