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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:World Religions: Eastern Traditionsby Willard Oxtoby
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Now in a second edition, this highly accessible text provides a comprehensive and engaging introduction to Eastern religions. It closely examines the major Eastern religious traditions--Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism. It also covers East Asian religions including Confucianism, Taoism, Shintoism, and the specific religions of Vietnam and Korea. A chapter on Asia and Pacific Horizons discusses the religions of such indigenous peoples as the Maoris of New Zealand, the Australian indigenes, and the Cargo Cults of the South Pacific. Each tradition is explored in depth--from its origins, through its development, to its meaning and practice in today's society. The text concludes with a definitive review of theories of the nature of religion. World Religions: Eastern Traditions, 2/e combines a historically descriptive perspective with timelines, key terms, maps, text boxes, study questions, and annotated suggestions for further reading. This new edition includes a more lucid introduction; a second color and more maps; new study questions; and a new annotated bibliography. Ideal for undergraduate courses in Eastern religions, World Religions: Eastern Traditions, 2/e can also be used with its companion volume, World Religions: Western Traditions, 2/e, in a general course on world religions. Synopsis:This volume covers Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism, as well as East Asian religions. Synopsis:This book is a major introduction to the religious traditions of South Asian and East Asian origin. Separate chapters treat Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, East Asian religions, and the aboriginal traditions of Asia and the Pacific. Designed for the student and general reader, the book combines a historically descriptive perspective with key dates, maps, extracts from primary texts, glossaries, and suggestions for further reading. Table of Contents List of Photographs List of Figures A Personal Invitation 1. The Hindu Tradition, Vasudha Narayanan 2. The Jain Tradition, Vasudha Narayanan 3. The Sikh Tradition, William G. Oxtoby 4. The Buddhist Tradition, Roy C. Amore and Julia Ching 5. East Asian Religions, Julia Ching 6. Asian and Pacific Horizons, Willard G. Oxtoby 7. The Nature of Religion, Willard G. Oxtoby Appendix One Transliteration of South Asian Terms Appendix Two East Asian Dynastic Eras and Transliteration of Chinese Terms Acknowledgements Index What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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