A Short Introduction to World Religions

<P>This leading textbook for world religions is now available in a more concise version. Many of the features of <I>Introduction to World Religions</I> are retained in this volume but with focus on the religious traditions themselves. Also retained are the user-friendly charts of religious festivals, historic timelines, updated maps of the world's religions, and a useful glossary.</P><P>This edition includes several updates made to the new third edition, including a new design, a new section on women and religion, and a newly revised section on religions in today's world.</P>