Winfried Corduan describes the beliefs and real-life practices of the world's religions, including Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Native American religions and Baha'i. This edition has been thoroughly revised and expanded, with a new chapter on Islam after 9/11 and additional material throughout.
Winfried Corduan (Ph.D., Rice University) is professor emeritus of philosophy and religion at Taylor University, Upland, Indiana. He has led many undergraduate tours focusing on the lived religious traditions of various parts of the world. He is the author of several books, including Reasonable Faith, A Tapestry of Faiths and Pocket Guide to World Religions.
Table of Contents
List of Figures, Maps and Tables Preface to the Second Edition Acknowledgments in the First Edition Introduction to the First Edition 1. Religion: Study and Practice 2. Judaism 3. Islam: Basics and Issues 4. Islam: Understanding 9/11 and Radical Islam 5. Baha'i 6. Zoroastrianism 7. Traditional Religions: Introduction and African Religion 8. Native American Religion 9. Hinduism 10. Buddhism 11. Jainism 12. Sikhism 13. Chinese Popular Religion 14. Shinto and Japanese Religions Notes Index