A leading textbook for world religion, this new edition is designed to
help students in their study and research of the world's religious
traditions. Known and valued for its balanced approach and its respected
board of consulting editors, this text addresses ways to study
religion, provides broad coverage of diverse religions, and offers an
arresting layout with rich illustrations.
The second edition has new
and extended primary source readings, a stronger section on the
Religions of South Asia, additional maps, a new full–color,
student–friendly format, and more.