Introducing World Religions by Victoria Kennick

Introducing World Religions by Victoria Kennick

A fully comprehensive and new approach to the study of the world's religions which uses a dramatic metaphor to bring the subject alive and to explore players (key figures), the script (foundational texts) and performance (religious practice).

'A very interesting approach that should resonate with many students on introductory courses in religionAlthough the idea of basing the analysis of religions on performance is novel at this basic level, it is easy to grasp and will be attractive to students and those coming to religious studies as a discipline for the first time. The coverage is comprehensive and the emphasis throughout is on comparative consideration of linked and contrasting beliefs and rituals, and I anticipate that many in the profession will find this an exciting text to use on their courses.' - Oliver Leaman, University of Kentucky, USA

'I have not put down this text book since I received it. The book is beautifully done. The chapters are well organized, and include a complete introductory picture of each religion, including religions that are traditionally left out of texts like Sikhism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism, Baha'i, and others. Including a well rounded picture of a religion is no small task! Yet this text does so. The chapters include historical perspective, key figures, historical figures, women, and mystics. They also include useful time lines, and some very interesting illustrations. I've noticed that illustrations go a long way in breaking up the monotony of print with students, and make a surprising difference in how a text is received. And all for under fifty dollars. Wonderful. Urubshurow clearly takes her material seriously, and presents it in a clear, concise, and wonderfully accessible manner.' – Bill Lester, Yuba College, USA

'Many in the profession will find this an exciting text to use on their courses.' – Oliver Leaman, Zantker Professor of Judaic Studies, University of Kentucky

'A sumptuous introduction to world religions. It is comprehensive and clear and makes the most recent scholarship accessible to an undergraduate. I look forward to using this as a textbook in my courses.'– Sushil Mittal, Associate Professor of Hinduism, and Director, Mahatma Gandhi Center for Global Nonviolence, James Madison University, USA

'Clear and accessible, this book contains accurate and soundly presented information and useful illustrations.It organized in an engaging and refreshing style. I particularly like the author’s careful attention to mystics, some of them women.' – Terry Rey, Associate Professor of Religion, Temple University, USA

Victoria Urubshurow is Associate Professor at the University of Maryland University College, where she was given a "Teaching Excellence Award" in 2007. She has taught  college courses in world religions and culture for over two decades in various permutations including: Religions of the World: East, Religions of the World: West, Buddhism, Hinduism, Religions of China and Japan, Islam, Introduction to Philosophy, Myth and Ritual, and Women in the Western World. As an historian of culture she has written on theory of religious symbols, spiritual biography, and aspects of Buddhism, including a volume on Buddha's life.

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ISBN 13	9780415772709
ISBN 10	0415772702
Title	Introducing World Religions
Author	Victoria Kennick
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2008-03-14
Number of pages	416
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