Thomas A. Robinson (PhD, McMaster University) is emeritus professor of religious studies at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada, and has written numerous books. He specializes in the relationship between Christianity and Judaism and the development of Christianity's distinctive identity in the Roman Empire.Hillary P. Rodrigues (PhD, McMaster University) is professor of religious studies at the University of Lethbridge. He specializes in Eastern religions and is the author of several books, including Introduction to the Study of Religion and Introducing Hinduism.

• ContentsMaps and Illustrations1. Studying World Religions2. Ancient ReligionsWestern Religions3. Judaism4. Christianity5. IslamEastern Religions6. Hinduism7. Buddhism8. Jainism9. Sikhism10. Chinese Religions11. Japanese Religions12. Other Religions and Major Religious SubgroupsSpelling GuideIndex

Thomas A. Robinson (PhD, McMaster University) is emeritus professor of religious studies at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada, and has written numerous books. He specializes in the relationship between Christianity and Judaism and the development of Christianity's distinctive identity in the Roman Empire.Hillary P. Rodrigues (PhD, McMaster University) is professor of religious studies at the University of Lethbridge. He specializes in Eastern religions and is the author of several books, including Introduction to the Study of Religion and Introducing Hinduism.

• ContentsMaps and Illustrations1. Studying World Religions2. Ancient ReligionsWestern Religions3. Judaism4. Christianity5. IslamEastern Religions6. Hinduism7. Buddhism8. Jainism9. Sikhism10. Chinese Religions11. Japanese Religions12. Other Religions and Major Religious SubgroupsSpelling GuideIndex

Thomas A. Robinson (PhD, McMaster University) is emeritus professor of religious studies at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada, and has written numerous books. He specializes in the relationship between Christianity and Judaism and the development of Christianity's distinctive identity in the Roman Empire.Hillary P. Rodrigues (PhD, McMaster University) is professor of religious studies at the University of Lethbridge. He specializes in Eastern religions and is the author of several books, including Introduction to the Study of Religion and Introducing Hinduism.

• ContentsMaps and Illustrations1. Studying World Religions2. Ancient ReligionsWestern Religions3. Judaism4. Christianity5. IslamEastern Religions6. Hinduism7. Buddhism8. Jainism9. Sikhism10. Chinese Religions11. Japanese Religions12. Other Religions and Major Religious SubgroupsSpelling GuideIndex