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Building upon its already strong foundation, the third edition of World Religions: Eastern Traditions provides students with a thorough and in-depth survey of Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Chinese, Korean, and Japanese religions. Featuring work from renowned contributors, this rich and descriptive text discusses the historical basis for the religious traditions, shows how they have developed over time, and explains how they are now situated in the contemporary world. Ideal for courses in Asian religions and comparative religions, World Religions: Eastern Traditions, Third Edition, combines a historically descriptive perspective with a spirit of sympathetic fascination.
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Building upon its already strong foundation, the third edition of World Religions: Eastern Traditions provides students with a thorough and in-depth survey of Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Chinese, Korean, and Japanese religions. Presenting work from renowned contributors, this rich and descriptive volume discusses the historical basis for the religious traditions, shows how they have developed over time, and explains how they are now situated in the contemporary world. Featuring a full, four-color redesign, this edition includes an introductory chapter ("Why Religion?") and a concluding chapter ("Current Issues"); four new contributors who offer fresh perspectives on Sikh, Jaina, Japanese, and Chinese/Korean traditions; and numerous pedagogical features.
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