Many Peoples, Many Faiths

Many Peoples, Many Faiths places the world’s religions in historical context, illustrating the complex dynamic of each religion over time, while also presenting current beliefs, practices, and group formations. This unique textbook includes engaging sections on women in religion, religion and governance, and religion in America throughout. Thoroughly revised and updated for its eleventh edition, Many Peoples, Many Faiths covers the following topics:Understanding the World’s Religious HeritageIndigenous Peoples and ReligionThe Spiritual Paths of IndiaThe Journey of BuddhismReligions of East AsiaThe Family of the Three Great Monotheistic Religions and ZoroastrianismThe Unique Perspective of JudaismThe Growth of ChristianityBuilding the House of IslamNew Religious MovementsReligion and Violence, Non-violence, and PeacemakingThis edition reflects new scholarship and general interest and, where appropriate, addresses rapidly developing and shifting areas, taking account of the dynamic, changing quality of religion. New and expanded material on indigenous peoples and religions, discussions of colonization, and the new chapter on religion and violence, non-violence, and peacemaking also distinguish this edition. Images, maps, and timelines add to the sense of the richness of the world religions.This is an ideal resource for anyone wanting an accessible and yet comprehensive introduction to the world religions.