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Religions View Religions
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Author : Jerald D. Gort
language : en
Publisher: Rodopi
Release Date : 2006
Religions View Religions written by Jerald D. Gort and has been published by Rodopi this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with History categories.
Because religion is so central to the lives and experience of the vast majority of people throughout the world, it figures very prominently in a variety of ways in interhuman relations. Unfortunately, 'religion' often appears to be one of the potent sources of mistrust, discord and strife between and among individuals, groups and cultures. What frequently lies at the root of such suspicion and dissension is general ignorance concerning the religious other, a lack of knowledge about his or her beliefs, aspirations and views of the good and morally honorable life. And even if people have some factual knowledge about other religions, they regularly display little understanding of them and their adherents. Learning both to know and understand people of other faiths and their religions is absolutely requisite to the realization of paradigms of coherent and intelligent 'convivance, ' that is, living together in sensible, peaceable and cooperative harmony. An effective agency for fostering such knowledge and understanding is the discipline of theology of religions, which examines how religions have and ought to view other religions. And it is particularly the practice of comparative theology of religions which bears the most promise in this regard. The present symposium consists of precisely this kind of comparative exercise and may be viewed as an important contribution to the development of a new project which endeavors to enlarge the horizon and broaden the focus and reflection of theology of religions as that has been gradually developed during the last few decades, a new enterprise, in other words, which seeks to universalize and mutualize theology-of-religions discourse. One of the important things this volume shows is that the views religions have of other religions differ from one another in very substantial ways, which is explained by the fact that they derive from diverging paradigms of faith, belief and ritual and specific cultural and social contexts. This textbook demonstrates how strongly different Hindu, Buddhist, Shinto and Confucian views are from those of Islam, Judaism and Christianity, which latter in turn also exhibit considerable differences among themselves. These differences are greater than people immersed in their own cultures often realize or expect. It is becoming ever more clear that ignorance of or disinclination to acknowledge or refusal to accept these real differences constitute major root causes of serious conflicts in the world. The essays in this book, written by representatives of the major world religions, offer descriptive and/or prescriptive appraisals of other religions in general or one other religion in particular from the perspective of the religion of the author concerned. It is hoped that this unique exercise in intercultural theology of religions will generate insights and new forms of understanding which can be used by religious leaders and other educators to help correct the disposition toward religious haughtiness, insularity and communalism and the dangerous leanings toward interreligious suspicion, antipathy and animosity which are all too often evident in our contemporary societies.
A Comparative View Of Religions
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Author : Johannes Henricus Scholten
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1870
A Comparative View Of Religions written by Johannes Henricus Scholten and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1870 with Religions categories.
A Comparative View Of Religions
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Author : Johannes Scholten
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2016-03-19
A Comparative View Of Religions written by Johannes Scholten and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-19 with categories.
" The conception of religion presupposes, a, God as object; b, man as subject; c, the mutual relation existing between them. According to the various stages of development which men have reached, religious belief manifests itself either in the form of a passive feeling of dependence, where the subject, not yet conscious of his independence, feels himself wholly overmastered by the deity, or the object of worship, as by a power outside of and opposed to himself; or, when the feeling of independence has awakened, in a one-sided elevation of the human, whereby man in worshiping a deity deifies himself. In the highest stage of religious development, the most entire feeling of dependence is united in religion with the strongest consciousness of personal independence. The first of these forms is exhibited in the fetich and nature-worship of the ancient nations; the second in Buddhism, and in the deification of the human, which reaches its full height among the Greeks. The true religion, prepared in Israel, is the Christian, in which man, grown conscious of his oneness with God, is ruled by the divine as an inner power of life, and acts spontaneously and freely while in the fullest dependence upon God. Since Christ, no more perfect religion has appeared. What is true and good in Islamism was borrowed from Israel and Christianity..."
World Religions And Contemporary Issues
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Author : Brennan Hill
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
World Religions And Contemporary Issues written by Brennan Hill and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Ecology categories.
To live in a global society and make sense of world events requires more than a cursory understanding of world religions and the roles they play. This fascinating, in-depth, academic study of the five major religions focuses on each group's response to some of the most critical social issues of our time: ecology, peace, and women's rights. The author also highlights individual religious "heroes" and provides links to numerous digital sources for further research, making this a particularly timely and personalized approach to the study of world religions and their far-reaching impact at every level of society. Book jacket.
Religion Its Functions In Human Life
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Author : Knight Dunlap
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1946
Religion Its Functions In Human Life written by Knight Dunlap and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1946 with Psychology, Religious categories.
It is the purpose of this book to present religion as a normal product of man's conscious processes: his desires, his fears, and especially his planning for future contingencies. In order to understand the role a religion may or may not play in the civilization of the future, it is necessary to understand the roles that the religions of the past, from which religions of the present day have developed, have played in the cultures of which they were integral parts. Only through the study of these roles is it possible to discover what religion really is. This historical or genetic method is only one part of the full comparative method that is essential for a complete study of religion. The other part of the comparative method is the comparison of religions that exist contemporaneously and which have little, if any, genetic relation to one another. The religions of civilized peoples can be understood by tracing them back to their foundations in religions of ancient cultures from which our civilization developed. This genetic method at least gives a primary understanding of the nature and functions of religion, which suffices for the purpose of this volume; the religions of civilized peoples having borrowed little from either the religions of present-day savages or those of semicivilized peoples, the full comparative method is not essential for our purposes. That the psychological problems of religion are primarily problems for group psychology and that the problems of personal religion are secondary in importance should be evident from the principle that is now generally accepted by scholars in the field of the history of religion. This principle, which is explained and illustrated in the text, is that faith develops from ritual, rather than ritual from faith.
What Is Religion
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Author : Jeppe Sinding Jensen
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-09-11
What Is Religion written by Jeppe Sinding Jensen and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-11 with Religion categories.
Religious belief is one of the most pervasive and ubiquitous characteristics of human society. Religion has shadowed and illuminated human lives since primitive times, shaping the world views of cultures from isolated tribes to vast empires. Starting from the premise that religion is a concept which can be analysed and compared across time and cultures, What is Religion? brings the most up-to-date scholarship to bear on humankind’s most enduring creation. The book opens with a brief history of the idea of religion, then divides the study of religion into four essential topics - types, representations, practices, and institutions – and concludes with a final, eye-opening chapter on religion today. Packed with case studies from a wide range of religions, past and present, What is Religion? offers a very current, comprehensive, yet intellectually challenging overview of the history, theories, practices, and study of religion. Accessible, wide-ranging, engaging, and short, What is Religion? is written primarily for undergraduate students in the study of religion, but it will also be invaluable for students of anthropology, history, psychology, sociology, and theology as well as anyone interested in how and why humans came and continue to be religious.
The Meaning Of Belief
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Author : Tim Crane
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2017-10-30
The Meaning Of Belief written by Tim Crane and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-30 with History categories.
Current debate about religion seems to be going nowhere. Atheists persist with their arguments, many plausible and some unanswerable, but they make no impact on believers. Defenders of religion find atheists equally unwilling to cede ground. Noting that religion is not what atheists think it is, Tim Crane offers a way out of this stalemate.
A World Religions Reader
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Author : Ian S. Markham
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2020-02-10
A World Religions Reader written by Ian S. Markham and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-10 with Religion categories.
A comprehensive and accessible textbook which explores the traditions and beliefs of the world’s living religions – the fully updated and revised new edition The World Religions Reader is an inclusive, student-friendly examination of the history, teaching, practices, and appeal of the world’s major religions. Covering both the fundamentals and complexities of each religious tradition, this popular textbook brings together significant texts from scriptures and scholars, as well as writings from philosophers and other significant thinkers throughout history. Students are provided with an introduction and overview of the tradition, taken through its primary texts, and presented with a text which seeks to persuade the student of the tradition’s merits. This new edition has been thoroughly updated to be even more accessible for students new to interreligious engagement and to reflect current trends and developments in religions worldwide. Every chapter opens with a substantial overview which orients the new student and then flows into a carefully chosen set of texts - a regular textbook is now combined with a Reader. New content examines areas such as the Rastafarian tradition, while revised chapters cover secular humanism and indigenous and emerging religious traditions. The methodology of the book focuses on an empathetic approach – representing each tradition from the perspective of a conventional adherent – enabling students to develop understanding of each tradition and appreciate similarities and differences in their most typical forms. Invites students to study each tradition from the perspective of a follower, aiming to understand why the tradition is popular and powerful Explores representative passages, world-views, rituals and institutions, ethical expressions and modern outlooks for each religion Features discussions of interfaith perspectives on the role of women in religious traditions and the impact of world events and politics on interfaith communication Encourages students to consider questions of truth, the relation of religion and society, and the changing nature of a tradition in the modern world Includes a complete set of pedagogical tools and instructor resources, including end-of-chapter fact sheets, topic summaries, key term sections, and essay and discussion questions The World Religions Reader, Fourth Edition is an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses in religion, especially for liberal arts and non-affiliated colleges, as well as general readers wishing to increase their knowledge of the world’s religious traditions.
Worldviews
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Author : Anthony J. Steinbronn
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Worldviews written by Anthony J. Steinbronn and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Religion categories.
Author Anthony Steinbronn examines the postmodern perspective that views the Christian church as only one of many brands in the ideological supermarket. He critiques the position that Christianity no longer has ultimate truth but must take its place alongside numerous other religions. How should Christians respond in this pluralistic age? Steinbronn advocates that we need to know how different religions view the world, humanity's reason for existence, sin and its consequences, and eternal life. Armed with this knowledge, Christians can communicate the truth of God's Word to a world searching for truth and meaning. The book examines : Buddhism; Confucianism; Hinduism; Islam; Tribalism; Modernity.
What Do They Believe
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Author : Andrew Rappaport
language : en
Publisher: Striving for Eternity
Release Date : 2017-09-14
What Do They Believe written by Andrew Rappaport and has been published by Striving for Eternity this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-14 with categories.
What do Jewish people believe? What do Muslims believe? Do you have answers ready for a Mormon or a Jehovah's Witness? Have you ever wished that other religions had systematic theology resources? Now there is one! Using mostly original sources, What Do They Believe? will help you to get an accurate understanding of what other religions believe. Michael Abd El-Massih, Founder and Executive Director of Arabic Bible Outreach Ministry: "I was glued to your description of Islam and its teaching and kept reading and reading. Well done-you are an excellent writer and a researcher. I have read many books on Islam (at least 40 books or so, mostly in Arabic), and I can testify that the subject is well researched." This book will quote original sources accepted as authoritative in each of the major Western religions or material generally accepted by most in that religion. People often study different religions in order to refute them. This book will attempt to explain what the belief systems are within the context of the religion, not the Christian context. The areas of focus will include the following: 1. View of Authority (Scriptures) This section will address those documents or people that the religion believes are authoritative. Some of these authorities are considered to be God's Word. We will examine how these religions acquired these authorities, which may include the view of inspiration and how they believe God's Word is revealed. The view of authority is the starting point for any study of religion because it gives the parameters of its belief system. 2. View of God (Trinity) This section will address the nature and attributes of God in general and how they disagree with biblical Christianity. More specifically, it will address the issues of the Godhead and view of the Trinity. The Trinity has become unique to Christianity in general; however, there are those that call themselves Christian that reject this doctrine. 3. View of Jesus Christ (Deity) The view of Jesus Christ is the heartbeat of Christianity. Jesus Christ as God is unique to Christianity. However, since the early years of Christianity, there has been debate over both His deity and His humanity. Many so-called "Christians" argue these same issues today. 4. View of Sin (Man's Spiritual Condition) The view of sin is essential to understanding a religion's view of salvation. The core issue is man's spiritual condition. Is man born spiritually dead, or is he born neutral, affected by his environment either to sin or to do good? How one views sin answers the question of how one views the purpose of salvation. 5. View of Salvation (How Does One Go to Heaven) The view of salvation is the essential doctrine that differentiates biblical Christianity from all other religions. Therefore, it is the most important topic in the book of world religions and cults. Can a man work for his salvation? 6. View of Eternal State (Heaven and Hell) The view of the eternal state is often the goal of salvation. Concepts of heaven, hell, and any other final judgment differ greatly from one religion to another.