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Religion
by Martin Forward Forward
List Price: 13.95


Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Oneworld Publications (December 25 2001)


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Chapter 1: What is Religion?
The answer to the question 'What is a religion?' seems obvious. A religion is: Hinduism, Buddhism or Jainism; Judaism, Christianity or Islam; Confucianism or Shinto; one of the primal, original faiths of humankind, still found in Africa, North America



Book Description

All too frequently, humans are involved only in seeing religion from either an academic or a proselytising point of view; we forget the human side, the faith and belief, the wonder that is the driving force behind religion.

Launching Oneworld's new series of Beginner's Guides - introductory titles with a twist - is this innovative study that probes to the heart of religion, examining an enormous range of issues with clarity and concision. From the origins of religious belief to the role of festivals and the life beyond this one, this incisive little volume draws on history, theology, philosophy and the words of great thinkers old and new to introduce the timeless truths behind our common spiritual quests.

  • Unique emphasis on the contribution of all religions to human advancement

  • Combining academic credibility with a witty, conversational and instructive writing style.

About the Author

Martin ForwardMartin Forward

Dr. Martin Forward is the Helena Wackerlin Professor of Religious Studies at Aurora University, Illinois, and Executive Director of its Center for Faith and Action. He is an ordained Methodist minister, and the author and editor of numerous books and articles..

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