World Religions Today

Revealing the significance of religion in contemporary life World Religions Today Sixth Edition explores major religious traditions--Judaism Christianity Islam Hinduism Buddhism South Asian religions East Asian religions indigenous religions and new religions--as dynamic ongoing forces in the lives of individuals and in the collective experience of modern societies. This unique volume accomplishes two goals: it connects todays religions to their classical beliefs and practices and focuses on how these religions have both radically changed the modern world and been changed by it. The book is enhanced by numerous pedagogical aids--text boxes timelines maps illustrations discussion questions a comprehensive glossary of key terms and suggestions for further reading--and more than 200 photographs. World Religions Today Sixth Edition is also available as two separate volumes: Religions of Asia Today Fourth Edition: 978-0-19-064242-6 Religions of the West Today Fourth Edition: 978-0-19-064241-9