World Religions
An Indispensable Introduction
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Reference, Comparative Religion
| Author: | Gerald R McDermott | ISBN: | 9781401675530 |
| Publisher: | Thomas Nelson | Publication: | April 4, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Thomas Nelson | Language: | English |
| Author: | Gerald R McDermott |
| ISBN: | 9781401675530 |
| Publisher: | Thomas Nelson |
| Publication: | April 4, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Thomas Nelson |
| Language: | English |
An essential introduction to eight of the world’s major religions. Gerald R. McDermott explains what you need to understand about major world religions in order to engage people of other faiths while better understanding your own Christian faith and practice. McDermott offers an overview of the central beliefs of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Shinto. Each chapter includes explanations of traditions and rituals. McDermott discusses major figures within each religion.
Features include:
- Insights from members of each religious community
- Glossary of important terms
An essential introduction to eight of the world’s major religions. Gerald R. McDermott explains what you need to understand about major world religions in order to engage people of other faiths while better understanding your own Christian faith and practice. McDermott offers an overview of the central beliefs of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Shinto. Each chapter includes explanations of traditions and rituals. McDermott discusses major figures within each religion.
Features include:
- Insights from members of each religious community
- Glossary of important terms
