RELG

World (with Online, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card)

Robert Van Voorst (Autor)

Media-Kombination

384 Seiten

2016 | 3rd edition
Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
978-1-305-66044-1 (ISBN)

Infos

Learn about World Religions YOUR Way with RELG: World! RELG: World’s easy-reference, paperback textbook presents course content through visually-engaging chapters as well as Chapter Review Cards that consolidate the best review material into a ready-made study tool. With the textbook or on its own, RELG: World Online allows easy exploration of RELG: World anywhere, anytime - including on your own device! You can collect notes and create StudyBits™ from interactive content as you go to remember what’s important. Then, you can either use preset study resources, or personalize the product through easy-to-use tags and filters to prioritize your study time. You can make and review flashcards, review related content, and track your progress with Concept Tracker, all in one place. Not least, you’ll appreciate an affordable price for this entire learning package!

Autor

Dr. Robert E. Van Voorst is Professor of New Testament Studies at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan, and former professor of religion at Lycoming College in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, where he was named Teacher of the Year in 1995. He has served as a visiting professor in Oxford University and Zhejiang University in China. Van Voorst has written frequently on religious studies in noted journals and reference works. In addition, he has authored numerous books, including six with Cengage Learning: RELG: WORLD, 3rd Edition; READINGS IN CHRISTIANITY, 3rd Edition; ANTHOLOGY OF WORLD SCRIPTURES, 9th Edition; ANTHOLOGY OF WORLD SCRIPTURES: EASTERN RELIGIONS; ANTHOLOGY OF WORLD SCRIPTURES: WESTERN RELIGIONS; and READING THE NEW TESTAMENT TODAY, now also in a Chinese version. Other books by Van Voorst include BUILDING YOUR NEW TESTAMENT GREEK VOCABULARY, 3rd Edition; THE ASCENTS OF JAMES, a recovery and commentary on a second-century Jewish-Christian document; and JESUS OUTSIDE THE NEW TESTAMENT, an examination of traditions about Jesus in ancient classical and Jewish documents, now also in Italian.

Inhalt

1. Beginning Your Study of World Religions. 2. Encountering Indigenous Religions: Ways to Tribal Life. 3. Encountering Hinduism: Many Paths to Liberation. 4. Encountering Jainism: The Austere Way to Liberation. 5. Encountering Buddhism: The Middle Path to Liberation. 6. Encountering Sikhism: The Way of God’s Name. 7. Encountering Daoism and Confucianism: Two Views of the Eternal Way. 8. Encountering Shinto: The Way of the Kami. 9. Encountering Zoroastrianism: The Way of the One Wise Lord. 10. Encountering Judaism: The Way of God’s People. 11. Encountering Christianity: The Way of Jesus Christ. 12. Encountering Islam: The Straight Path of the One God. 13. Encountering New Religious Movements: Modern Ways to Alternative Meanings.

Produkt-Details

• Verlagsort: Belmont, CA
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 217 x 276 mm
• Gewicht: 862 g
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Essays / Feuilleton
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie
• ISBN-10: 1-305-66044-7 / 1305660447
• ISBN-13: 978-1-305-66044-1 / 9781305660441
• Zustand: Neuware