An Introduction to the Study of Comparative Religion
An Introduction to the Study of Comparative Religion

Author: F. B. Jevons

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-12-06

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13:

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This book explores the beliefs, customs, and practices of various religions across the world. Originally delivered as the Hartford-Lamson Lectures, this book provides insights into topics such as immortality, magic, fetichism, prayer, sacrifice, morality, and Christianity.

Religious Studies and Comparative Methodology
Religious Studies and Comparative Methodology

Author: Arvind Sharma

Publisher: State University of New York Press

Published: 2012-02-01

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 0791483258

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Comparison is at the heart of religious studies as a discipline and foundational to the field's methodology. In this book, Arvind Sharma introduces the term "reciprocal illumination" to describe the mutual enlightenment that can occur when a comparison is made between one tradition and another, one method and another, or between a tradition and a method. Developing the concept of reciprocal illumination through historical, phenomenological, and psychological methods, Sharma demonstrates how to use comparison, while avoiding the pitfall of treating it as merely raw material for higher order generalizations.

World Religions in Practice
World Religions in Practice

Author: Paul Gwynne

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2017-05-30

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 1118972279

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A new and expanded edition of a highly successful textbook on world religions with a comparative approach which explores how six major religions are lived and expressed through their customs, rituals and everyday practices. A new edition of this major textbook, exploring the world's great religions through their customs, rituals and everyday practices by focusing on the 'lived experience' This comparative study is enriched and broadened with the inclusion of a sixth religion, Daoism Takes a thematic, comparative and practical approach; each chapter explores a series of key themes including birth, death, ethics, and worship across all six religions at each time Broadens students' understanding by offering an impartial discussion of the similarities and differences between each religion Includes an increased range of student-friendly features, designed to allow students to engage with each religion and extend their understanding

The Study of Religion
The Study of Religion

Author: George D. Chryssides

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2013-12-05

Total Pages: 739

ISBN-13: 1780936702

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This updated textbook unravels the complex issues related to methodology and theory in the study of religion. It equips students with the knowledge needed for the academic study of religion, explaining the history of the methodology, including ideas of key theorists, and discusses key issues in the field, such as gender, phenomenology, and the insider/outsider discourse. Updated throughout, additional material includes: -New chapter on colonialism and post-colonialism -New chapter on insider/outsider discourse -Coverage of 'cyber-religion' and the internet as a research tool in religious studies Study and classroom features in each chapter include: -Chapter outlines -Case studies -Boxed key concepts -Discussion questions -Chapter bibliographies The text is illustrated throughout with 35 images, and extra resources can be found online, including additional coverage of 'levels of religion'.

A Critical Introduction to the Study of Religion
A Critical Introduction to the Study of Religion

Author: Craig Martin

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-04-21

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 1315474395

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A Critical Introduction to the Study of Religion introduces the key concepts and theories from religious studies that are necessary for a full understanding of the complex relations between religion and society. The aim is to provide readers with an arsenal of critical concepts for studying religious ideologies, practices, and communities. This thoroughly revised second edition has been restructured to clearly emphasize key topics including: Essentialism Functionalism Authority Domination. All ideas and theories are clearly illustrated, with new and engaging examples and case studies throughout, making this the ideal textbook for students approaching the subject area for the first time.

Religious Worlds
Religious Worlds

Author: William E. Paden

Publisher: Beacon Press

Published: 2015-10-27

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 0807012122

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From Gods, to ritual observance to the language of myth and the distinction between the sacred and the profane, Religious Worlds explores the structures common to all spiritual traditions.

Comparing Religions
Comparing Religions

Author: Jeffrey J. Kripal

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2014-01-14

Total Pages: 557

ISBN-13: 1118281322

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Comparing Religions is a next-generation textbook which expertly guides, inspires, and challenges those who wish to think seriously about religious pluralism in the modern world. A unique book teaching the art and practice of comparing religions Draws on a wide range of religious traditions to demonstrate the complexity and power of comparative practices Provides both a history and understanding of comparative practice and a series of thematic chapters showing how responsible practice is done A three part structure provides readers with a map and effective process through which to grasp this challenging but fascinating approach The author is a leading academic, writer, and exponent of comparative practice Contains numerous learning features, including chapter outlines, summaries, toolkits, discussion questions, a glossary, and many images Supported by a companion website (available on publication) at www.wiley.com/go/kripal, which includes information on individual religious traditions, links of other sites, an interview with the author, learning features, and much more