Introduction to World Religions

<p>This leading textbook for world religion is designed to help students in their study and research of the world's religious traditions. Introductory sections on understanding religion and the religions of antiquity lay the foundation for the study of the numerous religious traditions highlighted in the volume, including indigenous religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, and Chinese, Korean, and Japanese religions. This third edition has several updates, including a new design, a new section on women and religion, and a newly revised section on religions in today's world.</p>