World Religions in Practice

A Comparative Introduction

AvPaul Gwynne

Inbunden, Engelska, 2008

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World Religions in Practice introduces five of the world's great religions – Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam – and explores how they are lived and expressed in custom, ritual, and symbol. A major new textbook exploring the world's great religions through their customs, rituals and everyday practices – by focusing on this 'lived experience' it goes beyond many traditional introductions to religious studiesAdopts a directly comparative approach to develop a greater understanding of the nature of religionEach chapter engages with an individual theme, such as birth, death, food, pilgrimage and ethics, to illustrate how religious practices are expressedBroadens students' understanding by offering an impartial discussion of the similarities and differences between each religionIncludes chapter-by-chapter opening themes and summaries, and will be accompanied by a website at www.blackwellpublishing.com/gwynne featuring additional resources and study questions.

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Utgivningsdatum:2008-05-16
Mått:197 x 240 x 25 mm
Vikt:1 089 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:448
Förlag:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
ISBN:9781405167024

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Paul Gwynne lectures in comparative religion in the General Education Program of the University of New South Wales. He completed his doctoral studies in Rome and has taught theology and religious studies in Indonesia and at the Melbourne College of Divinity.

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"An exciting and intriguing approach, taking central categories in religion and indicating how they show up in different religions pragmatically ... the table of contents inspired me to dive right in and read." Dr Darren J. N. Middleton, Texas Christian University"This is an impressive accomplishment that presents a moving and engaging encounter with the religious traditions of the world." Kim Paffenroth, Iona College, USA "A very efficient, dynamic and useful tool in an approach to the five major religions of the world." Alexandria Egler, St Francis College, USA “In an age when religion is increasingly in the news, but often for all the wrong reasons, the need for a balanced, sympathetic and objective educational tool has never been greater. Paul Gwynne has provided an accessible introduction to religion. His approach is refreshingly obvious: it is through the understanding of what people are doing that we discover what they are thinking. Practices reveal belief; religions are as religions do.” Douglas Pratt, University of Waikato, New Zealand "A thoughtful and accessible approach to the religions from a phenomenological point of view. The book promotes the desirable end of understanding and sympathy between religious practitioners, and is an attractive choice as an introductory textbook." George Sumner, University of Toronto “A carefully crafted and comparative approach to major religions, often serving to separate human populations, as templates of how humankind in so many varied places has had such similar needs, desires and hope. Gwynne's book represents a very creative turn in this field.” Dr Majorie M Snipes, University of West Georgia “This book treats the great traditions with a vividness and immediacy which have seldom if ever been equalled. Instead of placing the main emphasis on doctrines, beliefs and their claims to truth, Paul Gwynne selects those aspects of life where religions become practical and guides us an appreciation of each which is aesthetically pleasing as well as providing useful information. Surely one of the best ways to come to know a faith tradition different from one’s own is to live among its adherents. Reading this book is the next best thing. It should prove invaluable for educators and students as well as interested laypeople in a variety of professions.” John D’Arcy May, Irish School of Ecumenics, Trinity College Dublin

Innehållsförteckning

List of Boxes and Tables xList of Figures xiiNote on Scriptural References xivAcknowledgements xvIntroduction 1Part 1 Beyond Time and Space 251 IMAGE 27The Second Commandment (Judaism) 28Shirk (Islam) 32Incarnate Son (Christianity) 37Murti (Hinduism) 42The Three Bodies (Buddhism) 46Summary 502 BOOK 56Shruti and Smriti (Hinduism) 57The Three Baskets (Buddhism) 61New Testament (Christianity) 65Tanach (Judaism) 70Qur’an (Islam) 74Summary 79Part II Within Time and Space 853 ETHICS 87Dharma (Hinduism 88Pancasila (Buddhism) 92The Ten Words (Judaism) 96A New Commandment (Christianity) 100The Greater Jihad (Islam) 104Summary 1094 BIRTH 114Baptism (Christianity) 115B’rit Milah (Judaism) 119Aqiqah (Islam) 124Birth Samskaras (Hinduism) 127The Buddhist Exception (Buddhism) 131Summary 1345 DEATH 140The Wheel of Rebirth (Buddhism) 141The Last Sacrifice (Hinduism) 145Resurrection of the Body (Judaism) 149Salat al-Jenazah (Islam) 154First Fruits (Christianity) 159Summary 1646 MARRIAGE 172Nikah (Islam) 173Under the Huppah (Judaism) 177Householder and Forest-Dweller (Hinduism) 182Bride of Christ (Christianity) 187The Renunciation (Buddhism) 193Summary 1967 FOOD 204Ahimsa and Samadhi (Buddhism) 205Blessed Leftovers (Hinduism) 209Bread and Wine (Christianity) 214Kosher (Judaism) 218Halal (Islam) 222Summary 2268 CLOTHING 233The Veil of Modesty (Islam) 234Kippah, Tefillin, and Tallit (Judaism) 238The Thread and the Mark (Hinduism) 244Vestments and Habits (Christianity) 248The Three Robes (Buddhism) 253Summary 256Part III time and Space 2619 DAY 263Uposatha (Buddhism) 264Tithi (Hinduism) 266Sabbath (Judaism) 270The Lord’s Day (Christianity) 275Salat (Islam) 279Summary 28210 YEAR 288Four Seasons (Christianity) 289Full Moons and Monsoons (Buddhism) 295Day of Brahma (Hinduism) 299Harvests, History, and High Holy Days (Judaism) 305Lunar Year (Islam) 311Summary 31611 BUILDING 321Mosque (Islam) 322Synagogue (Judaism) 327Church (Christianity) 330Mandir (Hinduism) 334Temple Complex (Buddhism) 338Summary 34212 JOURNEY 349The Sacred Ford (Hinduism) 350Traces of Tathagata (Buddhism) 355The Quest of the Magi (Christianity) 360Aliyah (Judaism) 365Hajj (Islam) 369Summary 374Conclusion 380Glossary 385Select Bibliography 402Index 410