This self-contained book for introduction to World Religion courses examines each of the major world religions--Hinduism,
Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity, the religions of China and Japan, and Native American and African religious
traditions--in a straightforward, accessible manner. Both background information and interpretation are included
in this one source. Each of The Religious World's authors is a specialist in his or her field, which provides indepth
coverage of each tradition included.
This edition incorporates important current literature and new religious studies research.
