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200	1		_aIntroducing World Religions _eA Christian Engagement _fFarhadian, Charles E.
210			_aGrand Rapids, Michigan _cBaker Academic _d♭2015
215			_a600 p.
327			_aContents Endorsements Dedication List of Illustrations Acknowledgments 1. The Persistence of Religion 2. Hinduism 3. Buddhism 4. Jainism 5. Sikhism 6. Taoism and Confucianism 7. Judaism 8. Christianity 9. Islam 10. New Religious Movements Notes Glossary Bibliography Index
330			_aThis beautifully designed, full-color textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to the world's religions, including history, beliefs, worship practices, and contemporary expressions. Charles Farhadian, a seasoned teacher and recognized expert on world religions, provides an empathetic account that both affirms Christian uniqueness and encourages openness to various religious traditions. His nuanced, ecumenical perspective enables readers to appreciate both Christianity and the world's religions in new ways. The book highlights similarities, dissimilarities, and challenging issues for Christians and includes significant selections from sacred texts to enhance learning. Pedagogical features include sidebars, charts, key terms, an extensive glossary, over two hundred illustrations, and about a dozen maps. This book is supplemented with helpful web materials for both students and professors through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources. Resources include self quizzes, discussion questions, additional further readings, a sample syllabus, and a test bank.
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