Synopses & Reviews
This volume is a major introduction the religious traditions of Middle Eastern origin. The substantial chapters on Judaism, Christianity, and Islam will stand as definitive surveys for years to come. There are also chapters on Zoroastrianism, Greek and Roman religion, African traditional religion, North American Native traditions, religion in pre-Christian Europe, and New Age spirituality.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [559]-561) and index.
Table of Contents
A Personal Invitation
1. The Judaic Tradition, Alan F. Segal
2. The Zoroastrian Tradition, Willard G. Oxtoby
3. The Christian Tradition, Willard G. Oxtoby
4. The Islamic Tradition, Mahmoud Ayoub
5. Rivals, Survivals, Revivals, Willard G. Oxtoby
6. Traditions in Contact, Willard G. Oxtoby
Appendix 1: Islamic Terms and Names from Arabic