World Religions by Willard G Oxtoby

World Religions by Willard G Oxtoby

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World Religions: Western Traditions, third edition is a text that introduces students to the religions of the Western world, such as Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, among others. Each chapter provides readers with a historical basis for each religion, how they have developed over time, and how they are now situated in the contemporary world.

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World Religions by Willard G Oxtoby

This contributed volume examines in detail the major Western religious traditions, namely Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Christianity, Islam, and religions of the ancient world. The text traces each tradition in depth from its origins, through its development, to the religion's meaning and practice in today's society. Comprehensive and accessible, the new third edition offers a thorough and engaging introduction to the Western faiths.

The late Willard G. Oxtoby, the original editor of this text, was Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto.
Roy C. Amore is Professor and an Associate Dean in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Windsor.

Amir Hussain is Professor in the Department of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount University.

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ISBN 13 9780195427172
ISBN 10 0195427173
Title World Religions
Author Willard G Oxtoby
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oxford University Press, Canada
Year published 2010-09-30
Number of pages 480
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.