Religions of the World: An Introduction to Culture and Meaning

By Lawrence Sullivan

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Watch Lawrence Sullivan discuss his new book, Religions of the WorldThis new survey text for comparative religion, authored and edited by Lawrence Sullivan, successfully marries traditional approaches with analysis drawn from anthropology and sociology to explain the making of meaning in leading religious traditions.Sacred space, ritual performance, sacred texts, historical overviews and phenomenological insights are all examined in this full-color text to show the rich diversity of religious belief and practice.Distinctive in this volume are separate chapters on the diversity of Christianity across the globe. Features include numerous photographs of art and artifacts, maps, timelines, tables, textboxes, pedagogy, and a glossary.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0800698797

ISBN13:9780800698799

Release Date:October 2012

Publisher:Fortress Press

Length:400 Pages

Weight:1.88 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 7.5" x 9.3"

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Religion Religion & Spirituality

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