World Religions: An Introduction for Students, Revised Edition (Sussex Library of Religious Beliefs and Practices) - Hardcover

Fowler, Jeaneane

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1898723486 ISBN 13: 9781898723486

Publisher: Liverpool University Press, 1997

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.

About this title

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."

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

About this edition

• Publisher: Liverpool University Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 1898723486
• ISBN 13: 9781898723486
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 431