The Religion Toolkit: Understanding Religion in the World Today

ISBN-13: 9781394183920 / Angielski / Miękka / 2024 / 380 str.

USA) John Morreall (College of William and Mary; Williamsburg) Tamara Sonn (The College of William and Mary

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Provides a complete and accessible overview of religious studies, perfect for students and general readers alike The Religion Toolkit: Understanding Religion in the World Today is a clear and comprehensive introduction to the academic study of religion. It is the only text that includes an introduction to the history and theories of Religious Studies, a survey of global religious traditions, and an overview of religion in the public sphere today. Now in its second edition, The Religion Toolkit isextensivelyrevised and updated throughout, featuring new taxonomies based on contemporary scholarship, and entirely new sections on Jainism, Sikhism, African traditional religions in diaspora, indigenous traditions of the Americas and Asia, and religion in public life. This edition includes a wealth of new and updated photographs, maps, text boxes, historical profiles, discussion questions, activities, timelines, sidebars, population distribution figures, further readings, and other student-friendly learning tools. Introduces the academic study of religion Discusses theory and methodology in religion,includingthe disciplines of anthropology, psychology, philosophy, biblical studies, and theology Describes the early development of religion, with overviews of traditions around the world, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Baha’i, Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Daoism, Confucianism, and Shinto Covers traditions not commonly addressed in introductory textbooks, such as Santeria, Vodou, Tengrism, and indigenous traditions of the Americas Examines recent developments and contemporary issues such as secularization, bioethics, and the rise of religious nationalism Includes access to a companion website with questions, quizzes, additional material, and helpful primary and secondary sources Providing the knowledge and tools required to explore and understand the nature and roles of religion, The Religion Toolkit: Understanding Religion in the World Today, Second Edition is an excellent introductory textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses in Religious Studies, History of Religion, Religions of the World, and Theory and Method in the Study of Religion, as well as a valuable resource for general readers interested in the role of religion in the world today.