UPC: 9780073535647 | Experiencing the World s Religions : Tradition Challenge and Change

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Trade paperback. 4th ed. Language: English. Pages: 876. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 876 p. Contains: Illustrations. Experiencing the World s Religions provides a clear and compelling account of religion as a diverse lived experience by peoples around the world. Global in its coverage the text conveys the vitality and richness of the world s religions as a living cultural wellspring that not only concerns systems of belief but how those beliefs are expressed in ceremonies food clothing art architecture pilgrimage scripture and music. The text demonstrates why an understanding of the world s religions enriches our lives. In an engaging narrative emphasizing the experience of religion the text takes students on a personal voyage through doctrines history the religiously inspired arts ceremonies and everyday expressions of belief and combines these with powerful photographs from around the globe.The text goes beyond traditional approaches to personally connect students with the vitality of the great religions and how they reach into the lives of individuals and the culture at large. This fourth edition has been thoroughly updated in both content and illustration to address recent world events and political changes and provide additional insight into current theory and practice.