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Understanding the Religions of the World: An Introduction,Used
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Understanding the Religions of the World offers a new approach to the study of religion which moves away from the purely descriptive and instead helps students understand how religions actually work. Covering all the main faith traditions, it combines historical context, contemporary beliefs and practices, and original theory, with numerous study features and valuable overviews.A major new studentfocused textbook concentrating on contemporary practices and beliefs of world religions Brings together a team of experts to provide a uniquely comprehensive coverage of religious traditions, including African religions and the religions of Oceania, which are rarely covered in detail Integrates original theory by arguing that each religion operates according to its own logic and order, and that they fulfill our need for a point of orientation Incorporates extensive student features including chapter introductions, did you know? sections, boxed examples/material, numerous images and maps, conclusions, study questions and teaching plans, available on publication at www.wiley.com/go/deming
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Understanding the Religions of the World: An Introduction'? A: The book offers a new approach to studying religion, focusing on how religions work rather than just providing descriptions. It covers major faith traditions with an emphasis on contemporary practices and beliefs.
- Q: Who is the author of this textbook? A: The author of the book is Will Deming.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 520 pages.
- Q: When was 'Understanding the Religions of the World' published? A: The book was published on June 15, 2015.
- Q: Does this book include features to assist students in learning? A: Yes, it incorporates extensive student features such as chapter introductions, 'did you know?' sections, boxed examples, numerous images and maps, conclusions, study questions, and teaching plans.
- Q: What unique topics are covered in this textbook? A: The textbook offers comprehensive coverage of various religious traditions, including African religions and the religions of Oceania, which are often overlooked in other texts.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: Yes, it is a major student-focused textbook designed to help students understand contemporary practices and beliefs of world religions.
- Q: What edition is 'Understanding the Religions of the World'? A: This book is the first edition.
- Q: Where can I find additional resources related to the textbook? A: Additional resources are available on the publisher's website at www.wiley.com/go/deming.