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The sacred paths :

(Number (ISBN

0023721758

(Number (ISBN

9780023721755

Title Proper

The sacred paths :

General Material Designation

[Book]

Other Title Information

understanding the religions of the world /

First Statement of Responsibility

Theodore M. Ludwig.

Edition Statement

2nd ed.

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

Upper Saddle River, NJ :

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

Prentice Hall,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

©1996.

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

xiv, 574 pages :

Other Physical Details

illustrations (some color), maps ;

Dimensions

24 cm

Text of Note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 545-554) and index.

Text of Note

pt. 1. Understanding the sacred paths: Introduction : Basic dimensions of religion ; Religions of ancient peoples ; Religions of contemporary indigenous peoples -- pt. 2. Religions arising from India : Hinduism, Budhism, Jainism, and Sikhism: Hinduism: Sacred story and historical context ; Hindu worlds of meaning ; Hindu worship and the good life ; Buddhism : Sacred story and historical context ; Buddhist worlds of meaning ; Buddhist worship and the good life ; The path of the Jains ; The way of the disciples : the Sikhs -- pt. 3. Religions of China and Japan: China : Sacred story and historical context ; Transformations in Chinese religious history ; Chinese worlds of meaning ; Worship and the good life in China ; Japan : Sacred story and historical context ; Japan worlds of meaning ; Worship and the good life in Japan -- pt. 4. Families of Abraham : Jews, Christians, and Muslims: Judaism : Sacred story and historical context ; Jewish worlds of meaning ; Jewish worship and the good life ; Christianity : sacred story and historical context ; Christian worlds of meaning ; Christian worship and ethical life ; Islam : Sacred story and historical context ; Muslim worlds of meaning ; Muslim worship and the good life -- pt. 5. Epilogue: New religious movements ; Crossings and guideposts on the paths.

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"This fascinating volume goes beyond historical information and puts readers in the place of the people who live by each religion, viewing their unique world through sacred stories, worldviews, rituals and ethical values, and notions of quality of life. To accomplish this, author Theodore M. Ludwig combines discussion of historical matters with a thematic approach based on general questions that arise out of human experience such as personal identity, human existence, wholeness, and the right way to live." "Thoroughly revised and updated, The Sacred Paths, Second Edition, incorporates additional material on artistic expressions in the different religions; features an increased awareness of women's experiences and leadership roles as they pertain to the various religious traditions; includes a chapter-length treatment devoted to the rise of new religious movement; and provides definitions of key terms with the discussion of each religion." "Maps, timelines, discussion questions, and suggestions for further readings are just a few of the study features included in this volume to help students understand the highly complex nature of the various religions under discussion."--BOOK JACKET.

Religion.

Religions.

Religion.

Religions.

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Ludwig, Theodore M.

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20200822083435.0

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