{"product_id":"the-human-quest-for-god-an-overview-of-world-religions-9781585955664","title":"The Human Quest for God: An Overview of World Religions","description":"\u003cp\u003eA starry night or a sunflower  the birth of a child or the death of a loved one  a religious ceremony or a song; if you let any one of these touch you  it may lead you to ask larger questions  may hint that there is a universal  loving presence in life. During these moments  hidden behind everyday reality  you enter into the realm of religion. The Human Quest for God: An Overview of World Religions takes you on a journey both around the world and into the depths of human consciousness. Here you learn about other peoples  religions  cultures  and traditions; and in doing so  you learn about yourself as well. In flowing prose  Dr. Joseph Stoutzenberger presents a summary of the history  the major themes  the underlying philosophy  and the components of the principal religions of the world: Judaism  Christianity  Islam  Hinduism  Buddhism  Confucianism  and Taoism. He also considers some of the other religions  old and new  for example  tribal religions in Africa and Shamanism. Stoutzenbergers treatment of these religions and their founders shows his respect for each of their belief systems  and reveals the beauty and mystery found in various religious experiences throughout the world. Along with his insights and commentary  Stoutzenberger offers a variety of activities  vocabulary words  and review questions that make his overview an excellent  practical text for introductory college and senior high school courses. The Human Quest for God is a fascinating journey for anyone who wants to learn more about the search we humans all share: the search for an almighty  loving  and universal presence in our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45648265609269,"sku":"ByrdShop_1585955663","price":51.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781585955664.jpg?v=1781714655","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-human-quest-for-god-an-overview-of-world-religions-9781585955664","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}