a guide to the essentials Robinson, Thomas A. (Thomas Arthur) 1951- Rodrigues, Hillary 1953- text bibliography miu Grand Rapids, MI Baker Academic c2006 2014 2nd edition. monographic eng

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xi, 347 p : ill ; 24 cm. "This masterful survey of world religions presents a clear and concise portrait of the history, beliefs, and practices of Eastern and Western religions. The new edition contains added material and has been revised throughout. The authors, both respected scholars of world religions, have over fifty years of combined teaching experience. Their book is accessibly written for introductory classes, can be easily adapted for one- or two-semester courses, and presents a neutral approach for broad classroom use. Pedagogical aids include further reading suggestions, photographs, sidebars, and pronunciation guides. An 800-question bank of multiple-choice test questions is available to professors through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources."--Amazon.com. Studying world religions -- Ancient religions -- Judaism -- Christianity -- Islam -- Hinduism -- Buddhism -- Jainism -- Sikhism -- Chinese religions -- Japanese religions -- Other religions and major religious subgroups. Thomas A. Robinson & Hillary Rodrigues, editors. Includes bibliographical references and index. Religions Textbooks BL80.3 .W645 2014 200 9780801049712 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0801049717 (pbk. : alk. paper) 2014027504 DLC 140808 20160812111139.0 886381527 eng