This volume offers a creative and unique approach to the history of African American religion. Moving beyond institutional history that dominates other books, it provides a reader-friendly depiction of the major issues, themes, and problems confronted by African Americans involved in a variety of traditions.
This volume offers a creative and unique approach to the history of African American religion. Moving beyond institutional history that dominates othe...
Just what is Islam and what does it mean to be a Muslim in the world today? Since the events of 9/11 and 7/7, Islam has become one of the most controversial and misunderstood religions in the world. Introducing Islam encourages students to put aside their preconceptions and explore this fascinating religion. William Shepard traces the history of Islam from its origins in the life and career of Mohammed, through its classical expressions, to its interactions with the West in the modern world. A chapter is devoted to each major topic, including The Quran, Islamic law, Islamic theology, and the...
Just what is Islam and what does it mean to be a Muslim in the world today? Since the events of 9/11 and 7/7, Islam has become one of the most controv...
Now in its Second Edition, "Introducing Japanese Religion "is the ideal resource for undergraduate students. This edition features new material on folk and popular religion, including shamanism, festivals, and practices surrounding death and funerals. Robert Ellwood also updates the text to discuss recent events, such as religious responses to the Fukushima disaster. "Introducing Japanese Religion "includes illustrations, lively quotations from original sources, learning goals, summary boxes, questions for discussion, suggestions for further reading, and a glossary to aid study and...
Now in its Second Edition, "Introducing Japanese Religion "is the ideal resource for undergraduate students. This edition features new material on ...
