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21. Religions of India in Practice | |
Paperback: 648
Pages
(1995-04-03)
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Editorial Review Product Description The selections are drawn from ancient texts, medieval manuscripts, modern pamphlets, and contemporary fieldwork in rural and urban India. They represent every region in South Asia and include Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, Sikh, and Muslim materials. Some are written texts reflecting elite concerns, while others are transcriptions of oral narratives told by nonliterate peasants. Some texts are addressed to a public and pan-Indian audience, others to a limited coterie of initiates in an esoteric sect, and still others are intended for a few women gathered in the courtyard for a household ceremony. The editor has reinforced this diversity by arranging the selections within several overarching themes and categories of discourse (hymns, rituals, narratives, and religious interactions), and encourages us to make our own connections. |
22. Religion in America (8th Edition) by John Corrigan, Winthrop S. Hudson | |
Paperback: 416
Pages
(2010-01-09)
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Editorial Review Product Description This comprehensive narrative account of religion in America from 1607 through the present depicts the religious life of the American people within the context of American society. It addresses topics ranging from the European/Puritan origins of American religious thought, the ramifications of the “Great Awakening”, the effect of nationhood on religious practice, and the shifting religious configuration of the late 20th century. Customer Reviews (1)
A good narrative history |
23. The World's Religions, Revised and Updated by Huston Smith | |
Kindle Edition: 399
Pages
(2004-05-10)
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Editorial Review Product Description Originally titled The Religions of Man, this completely revised and updated edition of Smith's masterpiece, now with an engaging new foreword, explores the essential elements and teachings of the world's predominant faiths, including: Emphasizing the inner -- rather than institutional -- dimensions of these religions, Smith devotes special attention to Zen and Tibetan Buddhism, Sufism, and the teachings of Jesus. He convincingly conveys the unique appeal and gifts of each of the traditions and reveals their hold on the human heart and imagination. Customer Reviews (3)
A much-needed approach in a sea of "studies"
Learning about major religions
Horay for belief! |
24. Dreaming in the World's Religions: A Comparative History by Kelly Bulkeley | |
Paperback: 344
Pages
(2008-07-19)
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Editorial Review Product Description From Biblical stories of Joseph interpreting Pharoh’s dreams in Egypt to prayers against bad dreams in the Hindu Rg Veda, cultures all over the world have seen their dreams first and foremost as religiously meaningful experiences. In this widely shared view, dreams are a powerful medium of transpersonal guidance offering the opportunity to communicate with sacred beings, gain valuable wisdom and power, heal suffering, and explore new realms of existence. Conversely, the world’s religious and spiritual traditions provide the best source of historical information about the broad patterns of human dream life Dreaming in the World’s Religions provides an authoritative and engaging one-volume resource for the study of dreaming and religion. It tells the story of how dreaming has shaped the religious history of humankind, from the Upanishads of Hinduism to the Qur’an of Islam, from the conception dream of Buddhas mother to the sexually tempting nightmares of St. Augustine, from the Ojibwa vision quest to Australian Aboriginal journeys in the Dreamtime. Bringing his background in psychology to bear, Kelly Bulkeley incorporates an accessible consideration of cognitive neuroscience and evolutionary psychology into this fascinating overview. Dreaming in the World’s Religions offers a carefully researched, accessibly written portrait of dreaming as a powerful, unpredictable, often iconoclastic force in human religious life. Customer Reviews (1)
World class survey of dreaming in the major religions of the world |
25. Philosophy of Religion: Toward a Global Perspective by Gary E. Kessler | |
Paperback: 608
Pages
(1998-10-29)
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Good enough!
Missing Pages!
Brilliant philosophy book, just could be a little less wordy.
Complete and Comprehensive |
26. Seven Theories of Religion by Daniel L. Pals | |
Paperback: 304
Pages
(1996-08-01)
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way underrated
Theory of Religion He introduces early methodologies of Tylor and Frazer, dispatches Freud by treating his work as a pseudo-scientosophy, criticizes Durkheim with groundless accusatory assertions reinforced with seemingly objective sources that are actually written by Pals himself, then finishes off the functionalists by discrediting Marx. His critiques of the remaining three thinkers is a bit more like situation at a job interview where he attempts to subtly indicate 'strengths' in weaknesses.He start with Eliade in a fairly candid manner, justifies some critiques made of Eliade by using sources from Pritchards, and then caps off his methodology with nothing but adulation for the modern saint Clifford Geertz. Although his summary of each theorist is comprehensive and his critiques justified, his agenda of promoting his approach forces these seven different theories to become just one.
Excellent These thinkers can be categorized as either "reductionist" or "non-reductionist."Tyler, Frazer, Freud, Marx, and Durkheim are reductionist.To Tyler and Frazer, religion can be reduced to "irrationality" or the "primitive mentality."Freud reduces religion to "neurosis."For Marx, religion is the "opium of the masses" and nothing more than a symptom of the "class struggle."Durkheim reduces religion to "the social"; that is, religion is society, society is religion. Eliade is non-reductionist.He thinks religion cannot be reduced to psychology, sociology, economics, theology or anything else, but has to be seen as something unique in its own right.Eliade studies myths and other phenomenon of religion, compares them, tries to find universal similarities. Evans-Pritchard and Geertz are also non-reductionist.But they don't try and "theorize" like Frazer or Eliade; they don't try to find the "origin" of religion.They are content to do in depth studies of particular culures. The History of Religion, anthropology, ethnology--these are all fuzzy sciences.The debate over what religion is, how it came to be in various cultures, whether or not it is needed or unneeded, whether or not it is rational or irrational or just a product of the "prelogical" mind--all this still rages on amongst anthropologists, ethnologist, pyschologists, sociologists, and historians of religion.The reductionists vs. the non-reductionists.Who will win? Overall, a good and fair-balanced read.
a great explanation of religion from several disciplines
A good summary of religious thought. Thus, for me, this book is sort of a smattering of material that is worthwhile and entertaining reading - but may not be living up to the title of the book. As just one example, there is actually no discussion of the major thinkers who have put forward cognitive and biological hypotheses (for they are not "theories") of religion. (The section on Freud does not really count towards this because his work was not so much cognitive, as psychoanalytic.) Thus, for me, this book did not really discuss theories of religion, per se, but theories of various aspects of what some might call religion and others might call folklore, legend, or mythology. This is a worthwhile book because you get a condensed view of the thoughts of many notable thinkers from wide ranges of disciplines (such as anthropology, sociology, etc.) but keep in mind that these are not "theories" of religion. They are, if anything, hypotheses and they are, if nothing else, only about relative aspects of various belief systems. If you are more concerned about the origins of religion (and thus a true "theory") I recommend a book like Pascal Boyer's "Religion Explained" or the books by Michael Shermer, such as "How We Believe." Another problem I had with the book were the footnotes. Sometimes they contained just references and other times they contained material worth reading. In all cases, the "material worth reading" was short enough that it should have been placed in the main text. The constant shifting back and forth in this book made it a slower (and less entertaining) read for me than it probably otherwise would have been. Overall, however, I think this was a well-researched book and contains a lot of good material. It just did not really cover the aspects of religion that I was hoping for. ... Read more |
27. The American Religion: The Emergence of The Post-Christian Nation by Harold Bloom | |
Paperback: 288
Pages
(1993-08-02)
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You can trust academics some of the time, but not this one
Humorous outlook of american style religion
Criticism at Its Finest
Are you an American Gnostic?
It Must Be Good |
28. Religions of Asia Today by John L. Esposito, Darrell J. Fasching, Todd Lewis | |
Paperback: 448
Pages
(2008-12-17)
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29. The Religion That Kills: Christian Science: Abuse, Neglect, and Mind Control by Linda S. Kramer | |
Paperback: 272
Pages
(1999-11-22)
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Editorial Review Product Description The Religion That Kills examines how people become ensnared in Christian Science and discusses how this religion can affect them emotionally, physically, and spiritually. The book also discusses Mary Baker Eddy – the founder of Christian Science – in terms of her leadership style, her claim to divine revelation, and her misuse of both secular and biblical language. The Religion That Kills is a tool for recovering from the negative effects of Christian Science, for understanding Christian Science logic and terminology, for helping Christian Scientists objectively evaluate their religion, and for discussing biblical issues with Christian Scientists. Customer Reviews (39)
Unbelievaly bias
the religion that kills
Exaggeratory, and Offensive
Disappointing at best
A book of truth and eye opening!!!!! |
30. Living Religions: A Brief Introduction (2nd Edition) by Mary Pat Fisher | |
Paperback: 320
Pages
(2008-11-26)
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Editorial Review Product Description For courses in World Religions, Comparative Religions, or Introduction to Religion. Living Religions: A Brief Introduction 2/e provides an updated and concise introduction to what is living and significant in the religions of the modern world. This survey explores the historical development and teachings of traditional faiths, indigenous religions and new religious movements, and considers how the contemporary beliefs and practices of each of these traditions have evolved. Customer Reviews (2)
Pray that Your Religion Course Doesn't Use This Book
The most biased textbook I've ever seen |
31. Business, Religion, & Spirituality: A New Synthesis (The John W. Houck Notre Dame Series in Business Ethics) | |
Paperback: 323
Pages
(2003-09)
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Editorial Review Product Description The common thread linking these authors is that all have distinguished themselves in their respective fields or professions and all wish to advance spirituality in business. Contributors to Business, Religion, and Spirituality provide a sober, but positive, prognosis for this new growth in spirituality while offering direction for the future. Customer Reviews (2)
Wonderful Survey of Views on Ethical Business Practices
A collection of thoughtful and thought-provoking essays |
32. The Sacred Paths: Understanding the Religions of the World (4th Edition) by Theodore M. Ludwig | |
Hardcover: 576
Pages
(2005-06-18)
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Editorial Review Product Description This book combines study of the dynamic historical development of each religious tradition with a comparative thematic structure. In this way, the book helps readers to explore each of the major religions as a unique and integral system of meaning and life. At the same time, readers are encouraged to discover and explore the nature of religious experience by comparing basic themes and issues common to all religions. Covering the religions arising from India, China, Japan, and the Mediterranean world, this book introduces the key dimensions of religious experience, outlining the basic human concerns that give rise to religious experience, such as origin and identity, ultimate reality, human nature, and the good life. For anyone interested in exploring the origins and development of the diverse religions of the world. Customer Reviews (3)
Good product condition
Religion From All Six Dimensions
Excellent Resource |
33. What is Religion? (Our Multicultural World) by Bobbie Kalman | |
Paperback: 32
Pages
(2009-03-15)
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34. World Religions: Western Traditions | |
Paperback: 560
Pages
(2001-07-26)
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The Best Textbook on World Religions
Too Late
In great condition
Horrible
Not good for university |
35. The World's Religions: Worldviews and Contemporary Issues (3rd Edition) by William A Young | |
Paperback: 448
Pages
(2009-08-10)
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Editorial Review Product Description For courses in World Religions or Comparative Religions. This introduction to the world's religions provides an orientation to the study of religion; surveys the stages of development, worldviews, and current situations of the major world religions; and discusses the ways these religions respond to contemporary ethical issues. It also presents a sampling of new religious movements and looks to the possible ways the world's religions may interact in the 21st century. Its distinctive “framework for understanding” religious worldviews allows students to compare and contrast the teachings of religions objectively. Customer Reviews (2)
Good transaction
Very Good Condition |
36. A Documentary History of Religion in America to 1877 | |
Paperback: 560
Pages
(2003-09-19)
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Primary source selections from the religions in and of America
Sufficient |
37. Religion and Cyberspace | |
Paperback: 224
Pages
(2005-08-08)
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38. Orisa Devotion as World Religion: The Globalization of Yoruba Religious Culture | |
Paperback: 592
Pages
(2008-03-10)
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39. Christianity and World Religions - Participant's Book: Wrestling with Questions People Ask by Adam Hamilton | |
Paperback: 192
Pages
(2005-08)
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Editorial Review Product Description Adam Hamilton, named by PBS’s Religion and Ethics Newsweekly as one of the top “Ten People to Watch,” has created an inviting new series of video-and-book studies on love and marriage, life issues, world religions, and Christian denominations. Hamilton calls these small-group studies “fishing expeditions,” because they include tools for congregation wide and communitywide programs to draw in new members. Components include DVD, participant’s book, leader’s guide, and pastor’s guide with CD-ROM. 6-8 sessions / 60-90 minutes Christianity and World Religions: Wrestling With Questions People Ask is a video-based small-group study and outreach program that explores four major world religions- Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Judaism – and compares the beliefs of each with those of Christianity. This six-week study deals openly and honestly with questions people ask about other religions, including why we should believe the claims of Christianity over those of other faiths. As part of the study, author and presenter Adam Hamilton interviews a religious leader from each tradition. He treats the world religions with great respect, recognizing the unique contributions of each. In examining these major world religions and the beliefs of their followers, the Reverend Hamilton urges us as Christians to build bridges with others so that we might grow in our faith, seek peace in our world, love our neighbor, and find positive ways to share the gospel. Customer Reviews (9)
Wonderful and Informative
book review
Outstanding Study resource
Insight and not Ignorance
Ecumenism through apologia |
40. The Religion of China by Max Weber, Hans H. Gerth | |
Paperback: 308
Pages
(1968-05-01)
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Ian Myles Slater on A Classic Civilization, A Classic Study |
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