Synopses & Reviews
Accessible in scope, this volume presents the world religions of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. Emphasis is placed on the living religion and the whole work is designed as a first-level introduction for those who have little or no previous knowledge of these six religions.
Review
“Recommended for general readers and lower division undergraduate students. . . . Provides foundational material for those approaching the subject for the first time.” —Choice
Review
“Recommended for general readers, and lower division undergraduate students… Provides foundational material for those approaching the subject for the first time.” Choice “A wonderful book which I would recommend for all college studies in World Religions.” —Dr. Gabriel Muteru, Dowling College, Long Island, New York
Synopsis
This book provides an accessible introduction to the world religions of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism. Emphasis is placed on the living religion, and the whole work is designed as a first-level introduction for those who have little or no previous knowledge of these religions.
Synopsis
This book provides an accessible introduction to the world religions of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Taoism.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 406-418) and index.
About the Author
Jeaneane Fowler is a former head of philosophy and religious studies at the University of Wales-Newport, and a former honorary research fellow. Her publications include Hinduism: Beliefs and Practices; Humanism; and Perspectives of Reality. Merv Fowler is the former head of philosophy and religious studies at the University of Wales-Newport. He is an accomplished writer who has written for the media and had his works broadcast by the BBC. David Norcliffe is subject head of global citizenship and the program head of science subjects in the School of Humanities and Science at the University of Wales-Newport. Nora Hill is a lecturer on Christian theology and world religions at the University of Wales-Newport. Diane Watkins specializes in Christianity and is a lecturer on religious studies at the University of Wales-Newport.