About this book
Religious Studies: Made Simple presents an extensive examination of the religious beliefs and rituals. It discusses the principles behind the historical origin of Judaism. It addresses studies in the beliefs, teachings, and practices of Jewish beliefs. Some of the topics covered in the book are the examination of biblical evidence of Christianity; development of the Christian faith; developments within the Church in England; existence and nature of God; private and social aspects of religion; pre-Islamic religion in Arabia; and the use of language in religion. The definition and description of morality, death, and immortality are fully covered. An in-depth account of the common features of Islamic beliefs social customs, and practices are provided. The influence of Islam is completely presented. A chapter is devoted to description and traditions of Hinduism. Another section focuses on the religious practices of the Sikh. The book can provide useful information to sociologists, philosophers, students, and researchers.
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Religious Studies: Made Simple
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Foreword
- List of Plates
- Chapter 1. The Development of Religion
- Chapter 2. Judaism: Historical Roots
- Chapter 3. Judaism: Beliefs, Teachings and Practices
- Chapter 4. Christianity: An Examination of Biblical Evidence
- Chapter 5. The Development of the Christian Faith
- Chapter 6. Christian Thinking
- Chapter 7. The Christian Approach to Current Issues
- Chapter 8. Islam
- Chapter 9. Hinduism
- Chapter 10. Sikhism
- Chapter 11. Zoroastrianism
- Chapter 12. Buddhism
- Chapter 13. Jainism
- Chapter 14. Taoism
- Chapter 15. Confucianism
- Chapter 16. Shinto
- Appendix
- Index
