Religion

Appropriate for courses in Western and World Religions.

This book compares Judaism, Christianity, and Islam using seven common themes, which are equally relevant to each tradition. Provoking critical thinking, this text addresses the cultural framework of religious meanings. It explores similarities and differences among Judaism, Christianity, and Islam as it explains the ongoing process of interpretation in each religion.

• A comparative view of monotheistic religions showing the manner in which each has influenced and responded to the others. Provides students with an opportunity to appreciate how religious change takes place, how traditions are shaped and reshaped and the similarities and differences of monotheistic cultures Pg.___

• Combines a focus on specific themes (scripture, authority, ethics...) with a strong narrative about the historical developments of these traditions. This lets the reader see the enduring aspects of each tradition as well as the changes that occurred over time. Pg.___

• Presents a discussion of material culture within each tradition including an analysis of art and architecture, food, dress, and the organization of space. Pg.___

  • This section provides a concrete look at diversity within each tradition as well as shared influences.

• Written in crisp, clear prose, with a non-technical, casual approach. Pg.___

• Includes illustrations, maps, timeline, and glossary. Pg.___

• Companion reader of primary sources available. Pg. ___

(NOTE:Each contains three sections, one each on Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

I. SCRIPTURE AND TRADITION

II. MONOTHEISM.

III. AUTHORITY.

IV. WORSHIP AND RITUALS

V. ETHICS.

VI. MATERIAL CULTURE.

VII. RELIGION AND THE POLITICAL ORDER.

World Religions  [WESTERN TRADITIONS]   (Religion)
Judaism  (Religion)
Christianity  (Religion)
Western Religion  (Religion)

Atlas of World Religions
Prentice Hall
©2006 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 64 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131938851 | ISBN-13: 9780131938854
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Building Bridges: The Allyn & Bacon Student Guide to Service-Learning
Hamner
©2002 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 128 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205319742 | ISBN-13: 9780205319749
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Common Religious Terms
Prentice Hall
©2006 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 112 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131705199 | ISBN-13: 9780131705197
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InterWrite PRS RF (Personal Response System)
InterWrite PRS & Allyn & Bacon/Longman
©2005 | Prentice Hall | Electronic Supplement | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205436951 | ISBN-13: 9780205436958

ResearchNavigator.com Guide
Allyn & Bacon & Barr
©2007 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 48 pp | Out of Stock
ISBN-10: 020552396X | ISBN-13: 9780205523962

ResearchNavigator.com Guide
Allyn & Bacon
©2007 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 48 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205517196 | ISBN-13: 9780205517190

Sacred World, Encounters with the World's Religions CD-ROM, The
Prentice Hall
©2004 | Prentice Hall | CD-ROM Only; 0 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131840908 | ISBN-13: 9780131840904
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TIME: World Religion Special Edition
Prentice Hall
©2004 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 48 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131457810 | ISBN-13: 9780131457812

iClicker Classroom Response System
iClicker & Allyn & Bacon/Longman
©2008 | Prentice Hall | Electronic Supplement | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205594506 | ISBN-13: 9780205594504

This package contains:
•   Corrigan, Jews, Christians, Muslims & Readings in Judaism Pkg. (1998)

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