Universal Religions in World History: Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam
Download or Read eBook Universal Religions in World History: Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam PDF written by Donald Johnson and published by McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages. This book was released on 2007-01-09 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Donald Johnson |
Publisher | : McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages |
Total Pages | : 252 |
Release | : 2007-01-09 |
ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105123265881 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (81 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Universal Religions in World History: Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam by : Donald Johnson
Book excerpt: Focusing on Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam, this book traces the origins and spread of these "world" or "universal" religions. By examining cross-cultural encounters and inviting students to consider similarities and differences in the meanings they ascribe to human life, the book highlights the relationship between religious and cultural life and the political and social context in which it is embedded.