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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100195169816

ISBN-139780195169812

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Number of Pages176 Pages

Publication NameRethinking Religion : a Concise Introduction

LanguageEnglish

SubjectGeneral

Publication Year2004

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaReligion

AuthorWill Deming

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight9.7 Oz

Item Length6.4 in

Item Width9 in

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Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2004-047312

Dewey Edition22

Reviews"Fresh, intellectual, and very appropriate for students in the 21st century."--Joan J. Earley, University at Albany"A well laid-out, strikingly presented, orderly, and deeply informative text. Presentations are accessible and uncluttered. An excellent resource."--Johanna Stiebert, University of Tennessee, "A well laid-out, strikingly presented, orderly, and deeply informativetext. Presentations are accessible and uncluttered. An excellentresource."--Johanna Stiebert, University of Tennessee, "Fresh, intellectual, and very appropriate for students in the 21st century."--Joan J. Earley, University at Albany "A well laid-out, strikingly presented, orderly, and deeply informative text. Presentations are accessible and uncluttered. An excellent resource."--Johanna Stiebert, University of Tennessee, "Fresh, intellectual, and very appropriate for students in the 21st century."--Joan J. Earley,University at Albany "A well laid-out, strikingly presented, orderly, and deeply informative text. Presentations are accessible and uncluttered. An excellent resource."--Johanna Stiebert,University of Tennessee, "A well laid-out, strikingly presented, orderly, and deeply informative text. Presentations are accessible and uncluttered. An excellent resource."--Johanna Stiebert, University of Tennessee, "Fresh, intellectual, and very appropriate for students in the 21st century."--Joan J. Earley, University at Albany, "Fresh, intellectual, and very appropriate for students in the 21st century."--Joan J. Earley, University at Albany"A well laid-out, strikingly presented, orderly, and deeply informative text. Presentations are accessible and uncluttered. An excellent resource."--Johanna Stiebert, University of Tennessee"Fresh, intellectual, and very appropriate for students in the 21st century."--Joan J. Earley, University at Albany"A well laid-out, strikingly presented, orderly, and deeply informative text. Presentations are accessible and uncluttered. An excellent resource."--Johanna Stiebert, University of Tennessee

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal200

Table Of ContentSECTION ONE. STARTING POINTS1. Why Study Religion?2. What Is Religion?3. Religious SymbolsSECTION TWO. THIRTY EXAMPLES4. Hinduism5. Buddhism6. Judaism7. Christianity8. Islam9. Primal ReligionsSECTION THREE. COMPLEXITIES, LIMITS, ETHICS10. Change in Symbolic Systems over Time11. Further Complexities of Analysis12. The Limits of Analysis13. The Ethics of AnalysisSECTION FOUR. COMPARISON AND EVALUATION14. The Comparison of Religions15. The Evaluation of Religion16. The Evaluation of Religions

SynopsisRe-Thinking Religion offers undergraduates a concise, highly readable point of entry into the study of religion. It discusses the importance of religion in today's world and provides a model for the analysis of religion, walking students through thirty examples taken from Hinduism, Buddhism, Judasim, Christianity, Islam and primal religons. It also introduces students to the comparisonof religions, the ethics of anaylsis, and the ongoing dialogue between religion andscience. Ideal for introduction to religion and world religions courses., The overwhelming majority of people in the world--85%--are religious, and more religions are now practiced in the United States than in any other country. Religion plays a critical role in international politics, in the global economy, and in a wide variety of social and cultural interactions on the domestic front. Even though religion is such an integral part of today's world, many Americans have difficulty discussing it publicly. They are often unfamiliar with any religion but their own, finding other religions mysterious or even threatening. Offering a brief and accessible point of entry into the subject, Rethinking Religion: A Concise Introduction begins by highlighting the significance of religion in modern society and providing a simple definition that goes beyond vague notions of "faith" or "belief in God." Drawing material from a diverse range of religions--including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and primal religions--author Will Deming walks readers through thirty examples of how religions "work," exploring the significance of religious events and pronouncements. He also considers several topics that continue to fascinate and challenge Westerners: the ethics of studying someone else's religion, the "truth" of religion, the possibilities for preferring one religion over another, religious pluralism, and the contentious dialogue between science and religion. Enhanced by an innovative glossary of religious terms and numerous pictures and analyses of everyday religious activities, Rethinking Religion: A Concise Introduction is ideal for introducing students to the concept of religion and for courses in comparative and world religions. It is also captivating reading for theologians, scholars, and anyone interested in the topic., The overwhelming majority of people in the world--85%--are religious, and more religions are now practiced in the United States than in any other country. Religion plays a critical role in international politics, in the global economy, and in a wide variety of social and cultural interactions on the domestic front. Even though religion is such an integral part of today's world, many Americans have difficulty discussing it publicly. They are often unfamiliar with anyreligion but their own, finding other religions mysterious or even threatening. Offering a brief and accessible point of entry into the subject, Rethinking Religion: A ConciseIntroduction begins by highlighting the significance of religion in modern society and providing a simple definition that goes beyond vague notions of "faith" or "belief in God." Drawing material from a diverse range of religions--including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and primal religions--author Will Deming walks readers through thirty examples of how religions "work," exploring the significance of religious events and pronouncements. He also considers severaltopics that continue to fascinate and challenge Westerners: the ethics of studying someone else's religion, the "truth" of religion, the possibilities for preferring one religion over another, religiouspluralism, and the contentious dialogue between science and religion. Enhanced by an innovative glossary of religious terms and numerous pictures and analyses of everyday religious activities, Rethinking Religion: A Concise Introduction is ideal for introducing students to the concept of religion and for courses in comparative and world religions. It is also captivating reading for theologians, scholars, and anyone interested in the topic.

LC Classification NumberBL48.D387 2004