Living Religions - Western Traditions

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Living Religions - Western Traditions is written by Mary Pat Fisher and published by Prentice Hall. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0131829297 (ISBN 10) and 9780131829299 (ISBN 13).

For use as a core text for introductory and upper-level courses in Western religions and Introduction to World Religions courses. Can also be used as supplemental reading for individual religion courses. Living Religions Western Traditions is a highly readable and stimulating survey of the major global religions and new religious movements that originated in the West. The social context, origins, teachers, scriptures, and historical development of each faith are carefully explored, with emphasis on how practitioners themselves understand their traditions. Evocative illustrations, first-person interviews of ordinary people and boxes uncovering the spiritual roots of public figures bring this text to life.