For students majoring in humanities-related disciplines and other students interested
in the academic study of religion. Presents the comparative study of the history,
ritual, "theology," and ethical beliefs of the major western religions including Judaism,
Christianity, Islam, Zoroastrianism, Baha'i, and nontraditional religious belief in
the western world. Explores similarities and differences between them by examining
the primary sources and sacred texts along with the unique beliefs and practices of
each tradition. |