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Chapter 1. Understanding Religion
What Is Religion?
Patterns among Religions
Multidisciplinary Approaches to the Study of Religion
Key Critical Issues
Why Study the Major Religions of the World?
The Journey
Chapter 2. Indigenous Religions
Discovering Indigenous Religions
Studying Indigenous Religions: Learning from Patterns
Sacred Practices in Indigenous Religions
Indigenous Religions Today
Chapter 3. Hinduism
The Origins of Hinduism
The Upanishads and the Axis Age
Living Spiritually in the Everyday World
Devotional Hinduism
Hinduism and the Arts
Hinduism: Modern Challenges
Chapter 4. Buddhism
The Beginnings of Buddhism: The Life of the Buddha
The Basic Teachings of Buddhism
The Influence of Indian Thought on Early Buddhist Teachings
The Early Development of Buddhism
Theravada Buddhism: The Way of the Elders
Mahayana Buddhism: The "Big Vehicle"
Vajrayana Buddhism: The "Diamond Vehicle"
Buddhism and the Modern World
Chapter 5. Jainism and Sikhism
Shared Origins
Jainism
Background
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Patterns among Religions
Multidisciplinary Approaches to the Study of Religion
Key Critical Issues
Why Study the Major Religions of the World?
The Journey
Chapter 2. Indigenous Religions
Discovering Indigenous Religions
Studying Indigenous Religions: Learning from Patterns
Sacred Practices in Indigenous Religions
Indigenous Religions Today
Chapter 3. Hinduism
The Origins of Hinduism
The Upanishads and the Axis Age
Living Spiritually in the Everyday World
Devotional Hinduism
Hinduism and the Arts
Hinduism: Modern Challenges
Chapter 4. Buddhism
The Beginnings of Buddhism: The Life of the Buddha
The Basic Teachings of Buddhism
The Influence of Indian Thought on Early Buddhist Teachings
The Early Development of Buddhism
Theravada Buddhism: The Way of the Elders
Mahayana Buddhism: The "Big Vehicle"
Vajrayana Buddhism: The "Diamond Vehicle"
Buddhism and the Modern World
Chapter 5. Jainism and Sikhism
Shared Origins
Jainism
Background
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Key Critical Issues
Why Study the Major Religions of the World?
The Journey
Chapter 2. Indigenous Religions
Discovering Indigenous Religions
Studying Indigenous Religions: Learning from Patterns
Sacred Practices in Indigenous Religions
Indigenous Religions Today
Chapter 3. Hinduism
The Origins of Hinduism
The Upanishads and the Axis Age
Living Spiritually in the Everyday World
Devotional Hinduism
Hinduism and the Arts
Hinduism: Modern Challenges
Chapter 4. Buddhism
The Beginnings of Buddhism: The Life of the Buddha
The Basic Teachings of Buddhism
The Influence of Indian Thought on Early Buddhist Teachings
The Early Development of Buddhism
Theravada Buddhism: The Way of the Elders
Mahayana Buddhism: The "Big Vehicle"
Vajrayana Buddhism: The "Diamond Vehicle"
Buddhism and the Modern World
Chapter 5. Jainism and Sikhism
Shared Origins
Jainism
Background
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Journey
Chapter 2. Indigenous Religions
Discovering Indigenous Religions
Studying Indigenous Religions: Learning from Patterns
Sacred Practices in Indigenous Religions
Indigenous Religions Today
Chapter 3. Hinduism
The Origins of Hinduism
The Upanishads and the Axis Age
Living Spiritually in the Everyday World
Devotional Hinduism
Hinduism and the Arts
Hinduism: Modern Challenges
Chapter 4. Buddhism
The Beginnings of Buddhism: The Life of the Buddha
The Basic Teachings of Buddhism
The Influence of Indian Thought on Early Buddhist Teachings
The Early Development of Buddhism
Theravada Buddhism: The Way of the Elders
Mahayana Buddhism: The "Big Vehicle"
Vajrayana Buddhism: The "Diamond Vehicle"
Buddhism and the Modern World
Chapter 5. Jainism and Sikhism
Shared Origins
Jainism
Background
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Discovering Indigenous Religions
Studying Indigenous Religions: Learning from Patterns
Sacred Practices in Indigenous Religions
Indigenous Religions Today
Chapter 3. Hinduism
The Origins of Hinduism
The Upanishads and the Axis Age
Living Spiritually in the Everyday World
Devotional Hinduism
Hinduism and the Arts
Hinduism: Modern Challenges
Chapter 4. Buddhism
The Beginnings of Buddhism: The Life of the Buddha
The Basic Teachings of Buddhism
The Influence of Indian Thought on Early Buddhist Teachings
The Early Development of Buddhism
Theravada Buddhism: The Way of the Elders
Mahayana Buddhism: The "Big Vehicle"
Vajrayana Buddhism: The "Diamond Vehicle"
Buddhism and the Modern World
Chapter 5. Jainism and Sikhism
Shared Origins
Jainism
Background
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Sacred Practices in Indigenous Religions
Indigenous Religions Today
Chapter 3. Hinduism
The Origins of Hinduism
The Upanishads and the Axis Age
Living Spiritually in the Everyday World
Devotional Hinduism
Hinduism and the Arts
Hinduism: Modern Challenges
Chapter 4. Buddhism
The Beginnings of Buddhism: The Life of the Buddha
The Basic Teachings of Buddhism
The Influence of Indian Thought on Early Buddhist Teachings
The Early Development of Buddhism
Theravada Buddhism: The Way of the Elders
Mahayana Buddhism: The "Big Vehicle"
Vajrayana Buddhism: The "Diamond Vehicle"
Buddhism and the Modern World
Chapter 5. Jainism and Sikhism
Shared Origins
Jainism
Background
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Chapter 3. Hinduism
The Origins of Hinduism
The Upanishads and the Axis Age
Living Spiritually in the Everyday World
Devotional Hinduism
Hinduism and the Arts
Hinduism: Modern Challenges
Chapter 4. Buddhism
The Beginnings of Buddhism: The Life of the Buddha
The Basic Teachings of Buddhism
The Influence of Indian Thought on Early Buddhist Teachings
The Early Development of Buddhism
Theravada Buddhism: The Way of the Elders
Mahayana Buddhism: The "Big Vehicle"
Vajrayana Buddhism: The "Diamond Vehicle"
Buddhism and the Modern World
Chapter 5. Jainism and Sikhism
Shared Origins
Jainism
Background
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Upanishads and the Axis Age
Living Spiritually in the Everyday World
Devotional Hinduism
Hinduism and the Arts
Hinduism: Modern Challenges
Chapter 4. Buddhism
The Beginnings of Buddhism: The Life of the Buddha
The Basic Teachings of Buddhism
The Influence of Indian Thought on Early Buddhist Teachings
The Early Development of Buddhism
Theravada Buddhism: The Way of the Elders
Mahayana Buddhism: The "Big Vehicle"
Vajrayana Buddhism: The "Diamond Vehicle"
Buddhism and the Modern World
Chapter 5. Jainism and Sikhism
Shared Origins
Jainism
Background
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Devotional Hinduism
Hinduism and the Arts
Hinduism: Modern Challenges
Chapter 4. Buddhism
The Beginnings of Buddhism: The Life of the Buddha
The Basic Teachings of Buddhism
The Influence of Indian Thought on Early Buddhist Teachings
The Early Development of Buddhism
Theravada Buddhism: The Way of the Elders
Mahayana Buddhism: The "Big Vehicle"
Vajrayana Buddhism: The "Diamond Vehicle"
Buddhism and the Modern World
Chapter 5. Jainism and Sikhism
Shared Origins
Jainism
Background
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Hinduism: Modern Challenges
Chapter 4. Buddhism
The Beginnings of Buddhism: The Life of the Buddha
The Basic Teachings of Buddhism
The Influence of Indian Thought on Early Buddhist Teachings
The Early Development of Buddhism
Theravada Buddhism: The Way of the Elders
Mahayana Buddhism: The "Big Vehicle"
Vajrayana Buddhism: The "Diamond Vehicle"
Buddhism and the Modern World
Chapter 5. Jainism and Sikhism
Shared Origins
Jainism
Background
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Beginnings of Buddhism: The Life of the Buddha
The Basic Teachings of Buddhism
The Influence of Indian Thought on Early Buddhist Teachings
The Early Development of Buddhism
Theravada Buddhism: The Way of the Elders
Mahayana Buddhism: The "Big Vehicle"
Vajrayana Buddhism: The "Diamond Vehicle"
Buddhism and the Modern World
Chapter 5. Jainism and Sikhism
Shared Origins
Jainism
Background
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Influence of Indian Thought on Early Buddhist Teachings
The Early Development of Buddhism
Theravada Buddhism: The Way of the Elders
Mahayana Buddhism: The "Big Vehicle"
Vajrayana Buddhism: The "Diamond Vehicle"
Buddhism and the Modern World
Chapter 5. Jainism and Sikhism
Shared Origins
Jainism
Background
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Theravada Buddhism: The Way of the Elders
Mahayana Buddhism: The "Big Vehicle"
Vajrayana Buddhism: The "Diamond Vehicle"
Buddhism and the Modern World
Chapter 5. Jainism and Sikhism
Shared Origins
Jainism
Background
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Vajrayana Buddhism: The "Diamond Vehicle"
Buddhism and the Modern World
Chapter 5. Jainism and Sikhism
Shared Origins
Jainism
Background
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Chapter 5. Jainism and Sikhism
Shared Origins
Jainism
Background
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Jainism
Background
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Key Terms
Chapter 1. Understanding Religion
What Is Religion?
Patterns among Religions
Multidisciplinary Approaches to the Study of Religion
Key Critical Issues
Why Study the Major Religions of the World?
The Journey
Chapter 2. Indigenous Religions
Discovering Indigenous Religions
Studying Indigenous Religions: Learning from Patterns
Sacred Practices in Indigenous Religions
Indigenous Religions Today
Chapter 3. Hinduism
The Origins of Hinduism
The Upanishads and the Axis Age
Living Spiritually in the Everyday World
Devotional Hinduism
Hinduism and the Arts
Hinduism: Modern Challenges
Chapter 4. Buddhism
The Beginnings of Buddhism: The Life of the Buddha
The Basic Teachings of Buddhism
The Influence of Indian Thought on Early Buddhist Teachings
The Early Development of Buddhism
Theravada Buddhism: The Way of the Elders
Mahayana Buddhism: The "Big Vehicle"
Vajrayana Buddhism: The "Diamond Vehicle"
Buddhism and the Modern World
Chapter 5. Jainism and Sikhism
Shared Origins
Jainism
Background
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Patterns among Religions
Multidisciplinary Approaches to the Study of Religion
Key Critical Issues
Why Study the Major Religions of the World?
The Journey
Chapter 2. Indigenous Religions
Discovering Indigenous Religions
Studying Indigenous Religions: Learning from Patterns
Sacred Practices in Indigenous Religions
Indigenous Religions Today
Chapter 3. Hinduism
The Origins of Hinduism
The Upanishads and the Axis Age
Living Spiritually in the Everyday World
Devotional Hinduism
Hinduism and the Arts
Hinduism: Modern Challenges
Chapter 4. Buddhism
The Beginnings of Buddhism: The Life of the Buddha
The Basic Teachings of Buddhism
The Influence of Indian Thought on Early Buddhist Teachings
The Early Development of Buddhism
Theravada Buddhism: The Way of the Elders
Mahayana Buddhism: The "Big Vehicle"
Vajrayana Buddhism: The "Diamond Vehicle"
Buddhism and the Modern World
Chapter 5. Jainism and Sikhism
Shared Origins
Jainism
Background
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Key Critical Issues
Why Study the Major Religions of the World?
The Journey
Chapter 2. Indigenous Religions
Discovering Indigenous Religions
Studying Indigenous Religions: Learning from Patterns
Sacred Practices in Indigenous Religions
Indigenous Religions Today
Chapter 3. Hinduism
The Origins of Hinduism
The Upanishads and the Axis Age
Living Spiritually in the Everyday World
Devotional Hinduism
Hinduism and the Arts
Hinduism: Modern Challenges
Chapter 4. Buddhism
The Beginnings of Buddhism: The Life of the Buddha
The Basic Teachings of Buddhism
The Influence of Indian Thought on Early Buddhist Teachings
The Early Development of Buddhism
Theravada Buddhism: The Way of the Elders
Mahayana Buddhism: The "Big Vehicle"
Vajrayana Buddhism: The "Diamond Vehicle"
Buddhism and the Modern World
Chapter 5. Jainism and Sikhism
Shared Origins
Jainism
Background
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Journey
Chapter 2. Indigenous Religions
Discovering Indigenous Religions
Studying Indigenous Religions: Learning from Patterns
Sacred Practices in Indigenous Religions
Indigenous Religions Today
Chapter 3. Hinduism
The Origins of Hinduism
The Upanishads and the Axis Age
Living Spiritually in the Everyday World
Devotional Hinduism
Hinduism and the Arts
Hinduism: Modern Challenges
Chapter 4. Buddhism
The Beginnings of Buddhism: The Life of the Buddha
The Basic Teachings of Buddhism
The Influence of Indian Thought on Early Buddhist Teachings
The Early Development of Buddhism
Theravada Buddhism: The Way of the Elders
Mahayana Buddhism: The "Big Vehicle"
Vajrayana Buddhism: The "Diamond Vehicle"
Buddhism and the Modern World
Chapter 5. Jainism and Sikhism
Shared Origins
Jainism
Background
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Discovering Indigenous Religions
Studying Indigenous Religions: Learning from Patterns
Sacred Practices in Indigenous Religions
Indigenous Religions Today
Chapter 3. Hinduism
The Origins of Hinduism
The Upanishads and the Axis Age
Living Spiritually in the Everyday World
Devotional Hinduism
Hinduism and the Arts
Hinduism: Modern Challenges
Chapter 4. Buddhism
The Beginnings of Buddhism: The Life of the Buddha
The Basic Teachings of Buddhism
The Influence of Indian Thought on Early Buddhist Teachings
The Early Development of Buddhism
Theravada Buddhism: The Way of the Elders
Mahayana Buddhism: The "Big Vehicle"
Vajrayana Buddhism: The "Diamond Vehicle"
Buddhism and the Modern World
Chapter 5. Jainism and Sikhism
Shared Origins
Jainism
Background
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Sacred Practices in Indigenous Religions
Indigenous Religions Today
Chapter 3. Hinduism
The Origins of Hinduism
The Upanishads and the Axis Age
Living Spiritually in the Everyday World
Devotional Hinduism
Hinduism and the Arts
Hinduism: Modern Challenges
Chapter 4. Buddhism
The Beginnings of Buddhism: The Life of the Buddha
The Basic Teachings of Buddhism
The Influence of Indian Thought on Early Buddhist Teachings
The Early Development of Buddhism
Theravada Buddhism: The Way of the Elders
Mahayana Buddhism: The "Big Vehicle"
Vajrayana Buddhism: The "Diamond Vehicle"
Buddhism and the Modern World
Chapter 5. Jainism and Sikhism
Shared Origins
Jainism
Background
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Chapter 3. Hinduism
The Origins of Hinduism
The Upanishads and the Axis Age
Living Spiritually in the Everyday World
Devotional Hinduism
Hinduism and the Arts
Hinduism: Modern Challenges
Chapter 4. Buddhism
The Beginnings of Buddhism: The Life of the Buddha
The Basic Teachings of Buddhism
The Influence of Indian Thought on Early Buddhist Teachings
The Early Development of Buddhism
Theravada Buddhism: The Way of the Elders
Mahayana Buddhism: The "Big Vehicle"
Vajrayana Buddhism: The "Diamond Vehicle"
Buddhism and the Modern World
Chapter 5. Jainism and Sikhism
Shared Origins
Jainism
Background
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Upanishads and the Axis Age
Living Spiritually in the Everyday World
Devotional Hinduism
Hinduism and the Arts
Hinduism: Modern Challenges
Chapter 4. Buddhism
The Beginnings of Buddhism: The Life of the Buddha
The Basic Teachings of Buddhism
The Influence of Indian Thought on Early Buddhist Teachings
The Early Development of Buddhism
Theravada Buddhism: The Way of the Elders
Mahayana Buddhism: The "Big Vehicle"
Vajrayana Buddhism: The "Diamond Vehicle"
Buddhism and the Modern World
Chapter 5. Jainism and Sikhism
Shared Origins
Jainism
Background
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Devotional Hinduism
Hinduism and the Arts
Hinduism: Modern Challenges
Chapter 4. Buddhism
The Beginnings of Buddhism: The Life of the Buddha
The Basic Teachings of Buddhism
The Influence of Indian Thought on Early Buddhist Teachings
The Early Development of Buddhism
Theravada Buddhism: The Way of the Elders
Mahayana Buddhism: The "Big Vehicle"
Vajrayana Buddhism: The "Diamond Vehicle"
Buddhism and the Modern World
Chapter 5. Jainism and Sikhism
Shared Origins
Jainism
Background
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Hinduism: Modern Challenges
Chapter 4. Buddhism
The Beginnings of Buddhism: The Life of the Buddha
The Basic Teachings of Buddhism
The Influence of Indian Thought on Early Buddhist Teachings
The Early Development of Buddhism
Theravada Buddhism: The Way of the Elders
Mahayana Buddhism: The "Big Vehicle"
Vajrayana Buddhism: The "Diamond Vehicle"
Buddhism and the Modern World
Chapter 5. Jainism and Sikhism
Shared Origins
Jainism
Background
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Beginnings of Buddhism: The Life of the Buddha
The Basic Teachings of Buddhism
The Influence of Indian Thought on Early Buddhist Teachings
The Early Development of Buddhism
Theravada Buddhism: The Way of the Elders
Mahayana Buddhism: The "Big Vehicle"
Vajrayana Buddhism: The "Diamond Vehicle"
Buddhism and the Modern World
Chapter 5. Jainism and Sikhism
Shared Origins
Jainism
Background
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Influence of Indian Thought on Early Buddhist Teachings
The Early Development of Buddhism
Theravada Buddhism: The Way of the Elders
Mahayana Buddhism: The "Big Vehicle"
Vajrayana Buddhism: The "Diamond Vehicle"
Buddhism and the Modern World
Chapter 5. Jainism and Sikhism
Shared Origins
Jainism
Background
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Theravada Buddhism: The Way of the Elders
Mahayana Buddhism: The "Big Vehicle"
Vajrayana Buddhism: The "Diamond Vehicle"
Buddhism and the Modern World
Chapter 5. Jainism and Sikhism
Shared Origins
Jainism
Background
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Vajrayana Buddhism: The "Diamond Vehicle"
Buddhism and the Modern World
Chapter 5. Jainism and Sikhism
Shared Origins
Jainism
Background
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Chapter 5. Jainism and Sikhism
Shared Origins
Jainism
Background
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Jainism
Background
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Mahavira and the Origins of Jainism
Worldview
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Jain Ethics
The Development of Jainism and Its Branches
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Jain Practices
Jain Scriptures
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Jain Art and Architecture
Sikhism
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Background
Nanak and the Origins of Sikhism
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Worldview and Teachings of Nanak
The Development of Sikhism
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Sikh Scriptures
Sikhism and the Modern World
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Chapter 6. Daoism and Confucianism
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Basic Early Teachings
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Daoism and the Modern World
Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Living According to Confucian Values
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Development of Confucianism
Confucianism and the Arts
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Confucianism and the Modern World
Chapter 7. Shinto
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Origins of Shinto
The Historical Development of Shinto
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Essentials of Shinto Belief
Shinto Religious Practice
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Shinto and the Arts
Shinto Offshoots: The New Religions
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Shinto and the Modern World
Chapter 8. Judaism
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
An Overview of Jewish History
The Hebrew Bible
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Biblical History
Cultural Conflict during the Second Temple Era
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Development of Rabbinical Judaism
Questioning and Reform
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Belief
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Religious Practice
Divisions within Contemporary Judaism
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Jewish Identity and the Future of Judaism
Chapter 9. Christianity
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Early Christian Beliefs and History
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Early Spread of Christianity
Influences on Christianity at the End of the Roman Empire
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Eastern Orthodox Church
Christianity in the Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Protestant Reformation
The Development of Christianity Following the Protestant Reformation
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Christian Practice
Christianity and the Arts
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Christianity Faces the Modern World
Chapter 10. Islam
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Life and Teachings of Muhammad
Essentials of Islam
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Historical Development of Islam
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Islamic Law and Philosophy
Islam and the Arts
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Islam and the Modern World
Chapter 11. Alternative Paths
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Origins of New Religions
Contemporary Paganism: Wicca and Druidism
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Religions of the Yoruba Tradition: Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé
Theosophy
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Scientology
Falun Gong
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Cao Dai
Rastafarianism
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Baha'i
New Religious Movements: A Special Role
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Chapter 12. The Modern Search
Modern Influences on the Future of Religion
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
The Recurring Challenge of Change
Environmentalism: A Religious Phenomenon?
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Eclectic Spirituality
Answer Key
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Notes
Credits
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Index
In each chapter:
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
First Encounter
Related Readings
Key Terms
Key Terms
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