The Religion Toolkit

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This complete overview of religious studies provides students withthe essential knowledge and tools they need to explore andunderstand the nature of religion. * Covers the early development of religion, with overviews ofmajor and minor religions from Islam to Scientology * Considers recent developments including secularization; therelationship between religion and science; and scientific studieson religion, health, and mystical experience * Uses humor throughout, allowing students to remain open-mindedto the subject * Explains what it means to study religion academically, andconsiders the impact of the study of religion on religionitself * Contains numerous student-friendly features including photos,maps, time lines, side bars, historical profiles, and populationdistribution figures * Provides classroom users with a livelywebsite,www.wiley.com/go/religiontoolkit, includingquestions, quizzes, extra material, and helpful primary andsecondary sources

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John Morreall

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Comparative & World Religions Religion Religion & Theology Religion u. Theologie Vergleichende Religionswissenschaft

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"The Religion Toolkit: A Complete Guide to Religious Studiesis a unique one-stop resource. Although religion continues to be apowerful source of personal faith and a significant factor indomestic and international politics, astonishingly studies showthat most people are religiously illiterate. Morreall and Sonn'stool kit will prove essential for all (students, media,policymakers and the general public) who want to understandreligions and their impact today." --John L. Esposito, Georgetown University "A decade after 9/11, the world still seems to be torn betweencompeting religious and political ideas. John Morreall and TamaraSonn provide us a road-map based on objective analysis andscholarly research that offers us a method of understanding thenature of our world. Most important, they give us hope. Anyoneinterested in making sense of our times should be reading thisbook." --Ambassador Akbar Ahmed, American University "An invaluable guide for students of religion! The overview ofReligious Studies theory is one of the clearest I have read." --Ravi M. Gupta, College of William and Mary "This is a highly intelligent, accessible and thoughtfulcontribution to religious studies by two of the most respected andaccomplished scholars of religion working in the fieldtoday." --Mumtaz Ahmad, International Islamic University,Islamabad
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