Invitation to World Religions 4th Edition by Jeffrey Brodd, Layne Little, Bradley Nystrom, Robert Platzner , Richard Shek, Erin Stiles

Description

Author: Brodd Jeffrey

Edition: 4

Package Dimensions: 51x232x1058

Number Of Pages: 688

Release Date: 01-07-2021

Details: Product Description
Featuring a unique, consistent, and modular chapter structure–“Teachings,” “History,” and “Way of Life”–and numerous pedagogical features, Invitation to World Religions invites students to explore the world’s great religions with respect and a sense of wonder. This chapter structure enables
students to navigate each religion in a consistent and systematic way and helps students to make comparisons between religions. The book describes the essential features of each religion and shows how they have responded to basic human needs and to the cultural contexts in which they developed. The
authors also encourage students to develop an appreciation for what religious beliefs and practices actually mean to their adherents.

Review
“This textbook provides a very comprehensive and concise overview of the study of religion as is.” ―Christopher Hoklotubbe, Cornell College

“The book is strong in its visual layout and the questions and glossary terms and inserted boxes are good. Generally, the content is strong and it is nice to begin each section with some relatable stories to draw in undergrads.” ―Andrew Christian van Gorder, Baylor University

“This textbook is good to Intro to Religion and since it is so detailed, it could be good enough for classes on Eastern or Western religions.” ―Mordecai Inbari, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke

“This is a very comprehensive text. Its strengths are in the depth of research about each religion, the fair and unbiased way it is offered, and the readability.” ―Donald Stikeleather, Marian University

“This book is high quality. There are several strengths related to content. It is easy to read, covers the relevant components of religious traditions, and is thoroughly relevant to the discipline.” ―kenneth Bass, Central Texas College
About the Author
Jeffrey Brodd is Professor of Humanities and Religious Studies at California State University, Sacramento.

Layne Little is Lecturer of Religious Studies at the University of California, Berkeley.

Bradley Nystrom is Professor of Humanities and Religious Studies at California State University, Sacramento.

Robert Platzner is Professor of Humanities and Religious Studies at California State University, Sacramento.

Richard Shek is Professor of Humanities and Religious Studies at California State University, Sacramento.

Erin Stiles is Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Nevada, Reno.