Download or read book Living Religions Books a la Carte Edition written by Mary Pat Fisher and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2010-12-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living Religions presents a highly readable and stimulating survey of the modern religious world though anemphasison the personal consciousness of believers and their own accounts of their religion and relevance in contemporary life. "Religion is not a museum piece. Religion is a vibrant force in the lives of many people around the world, and many religions are presently experiencing a renaissance." - Mary Pat Fisher, Preface to Living Religions Along with a team of specialist consultants in each faith, and drawing on a wealth of scholarly research and firsthand source material, Mary Pat Fisher provides a fresh and challenging insight into the historical development and teachings of traditional faiths, indigenous religions, and new religious movements. She considers how the contemporary beliefs and practices of each of these traditions have evolved, andexplores the changing nature of each religion; particularly the role of women, and the issues and controversiessuch as fundamentalism, violence, globalization, and interfaith initiatives. This Books la Carte Edition is an unbound, three-hole punched, loose-leaf version of the textbook and provides students the opportunity to personalize their book by incorporating their own notes and taking only the portion of the book they need to class -- all at a fraction of the bound book price.
Download or read book Living Religions Books a la Carte Edition Plus New Myreligionlab with Etext Access Card Package written by Mary Pat Fisher and published by Pearson. This book was released on 2013-02-08 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern religions in today's changing world Living Religions emphasizes the personal consciousness of believers and their own accounts of their religion and relevance in the present day. Mary Pat Fisher considers how the contemporary beliefs and practices of each of these traditions has evolved, and explores the changing nature of each religion. The ninth edition focuses on cultural customs, popular spiritual practices, mixtures of religions, and varieties of religions ways. Expanded coverage of women, including women's voices and contributions, is woven into the discussion of each religion. Living Religions provides a sympathetic approach to the historical teachings of traditional faiths, indigenous religions, and new religious movements. The text follows a clear and straightforward account of the development, doctrines, and practices of the major faiths followed today. MyReligionLab is an integral part of the Fisher program. Key learning applications include MyReligionLibrary, Closer Look tours, and a personalized study plan. A better teaching and learning experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. Here's how: Personalize Learning - MyReligionLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program. It helps students prepare for class and helps instructors gauge individual and class performance. Improve Critical Thinking - Review questions throughout the text encourage readers to think critically about religion. Engage Students - Diverse stories and cultural images bring religion to life. Support Instructors - The most comprehensive set of instructional materials available, instructor resources reinforce and enliven the study of world religions. This Book a la Carte Edition is an unbound, three-hole punched, loose-leaf version of the textbook and provides students the opportunity to personalized their book by incorporating their own notes and taking the portion of the book they need to class - all at a fraction of the bound book price.
Download or read book Living Religions written by Mary Pat Fisher and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2011-10 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reflecting modern religions in today's changing world. Living Religions: A Brief Introduction 3/e presents a highly readable and stimulating concise survey of the modern religious world though an emphasis on the personal consciousness of believers and their own accounts of their religion and relevance in contemporary life. Along with a team of specialist consultants in each faith, and drawing on a wealth of scholarly research and firsthand source material, Mary Pat Fisher provides a fresh and challenging insight into the historical development and teachings of traditional faiths, indigenous religions, and new religious movements. She considers how the contemporary beliefs and practices of each of these traditions has evolved, and explores the changing nature of each religion; particularly the role of women, and the issues and controversies such as fundamentalism, violence, globalization, and interfaith initiatives. Teaching and Learning Experience Personalize Learning - MyReligionLabdelivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Improve Critical Thinking - Outstanding student pedagogy- including lists of key topics, review and discussion questions, a suggested reading list, Teaching Stories boxes, primary source quotations, a timeline, world map, key terms and more! - encourages students to examine their assumptions, discern hidden values, evaluate evidence, assess their conclusions, and more! Engage Students - Living Religions: A Brief Introductionprovides personal interviews with followers of each faith, Religion in Practice and Religion in Public Life boxes, and an impressive image program - all which help to bring each major world religion to life. Support Instructors - Teaching your course just got easier! You can create a Customized Text or use our Instructor's Manual, Electronic “MyTest” Test Bank or PowerPoint Presentation Slides. Plus, Living Religions:A Brief Introduction 3/e is concise enough that you can opt to use additional handouts, course packs, or supplemental readings. Note: MyReligionLab does no come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MyReligionLab, please visit www.MyReligionLab.com or you can purchase a valuepack of the text + MyReligionLab (VP ISBN-10: 0205242081, VP ISBN-13: 9780205242085)
Download or read book Living Religions written by Mary Pat Fisher and published by Pearson. This book was released on 2017-06-21 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. For courses in World Religions Help students understand the role of modern religions in today’s changing world Living Religions provides a clear and straightforward account of the development, doctrines, and practices of the major faiths followed today. The emphasis throughout is on the personal consciousness of believers and their own accounts of their religion and its relevance in contemporary life. Authors Mary Pat Fisher and Robin Rinehart emphasize cultural customs, popular spiritual practices, and varieties of religious ways, as opposed to distinct monolithic institutionalized religions. The Tenth Edition includes new and revised content that helps students see how religion intersects with contemporary issues, including globalization, economics, and environmental and societal issues. Note: This is the standalone book, if you want the book/access card order the ISBN below; 013463053X / 9780134630533 Living Religions and NEW MyReligionLab with Pearson eText -- Valupack Access Card Package Package consists of: 0134168976 / 9780134168975 Living Religions 0205871429 / 9780205871421 NEW MyReligionLab with Pearson eText -- Valupack Access Card Living Religions, Tenth Edition is also available via REVEL™, an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience.
Download or read book Living Religions written by Mary Pat Fisher and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2012-04-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Reflecting modern religions in today's changing world."" ""Living Religions: ""A Brief Introduction" 3/e presents a highly readable and stimulating concise survey of the modern religious world though an emphasis on the personal consciousness of believers and their own accounts of their religion and relevance in contemporary life. Along with a team of specialist consultants in each faith, and drawing on a wealth of scholarly research and firsthand source material, Mary Pat Fisher provides a fresh and challenging insight into the historical development and teachings of traditional faiths, indigenous religions, and new religious movements. She considers how the contemporary beliefs and practices of each of these traditions has evolved, and explores the changing nature of each religion; particularly the role of women, and the issues and controversies such as fundamentalism, violence, globalization, and interfaith initiatives. Teaching and Learning Experience" ""Personalize Learning "- MyReligionLabdelivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals." ""Improve Critical Thinking - "Outstanding student pedagogy- including lists of key topics, review and discussion questions, a suggested reading list, Teaching Stories boxes, primary source quotations, a timeline, world map, key terms and more! - encourages students to examine their assumptions, discern hidden values, evaluate evidence, assess their conclusions, and more!" ""Engage Students" - "Living Religions: A Brief Introduction"provides personal interviews with followers of each faith, Religion in Practice and Religion in Public Life boxes, and an impressive image program - all which help to bring each major world religion to life." ""Support Instructors - "Teaching your course just got easier! You can create a Customized Text or use our Instructor's Manual, Electronic "MyTest" Test Bank or PowerPoint Presentation Slides. Plus, "Living Religions: A Brief Introduction" 3/e is concise enough that you can opt to use additional handouts, course packs, or supplemental readings. Note: MyReligionLab does no come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MyReligionLab, please visit www.MyReligionLab.com or you can purchase a valuepack of the text + MyReligionLab (VP ISBN-10: 0205242081, VP ISBN-13: 9780205242085)
Download or read book The World s Living Religions written by Robert Ernest Hume and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book An Anthology of Living Religions written by Mary Pat Fisher and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This anthology provides each of the major world religions with an opportunity to explain itself in its own terms, creating a sensitive and accurate picture of its teachings and beliefs. It allows readers to gain an ";inside"; understanding of origins, founders, and practices-and presents the religions as living faiths. Selected extracts relate religion to such current issues as gender, environment, and politics. Chapters explore indigenous sacred ways, Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, and more. For individuals desiring to learn more about the major world religions, and their impact around the world today.
Download or read book Living Religions written by Mary Pat Fisher and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2002 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide is a practical overview for the international businessman to understand the rules, regulations and management issues regarding taxes in China. It is written very much from practical experience and contains a wealth of insider knowledge.
Download or read book Living Religions of the World written by Frederic Spiegelberg and published by London : Thames and Hudson. This book was released on 1957 with total page 511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Living Religions written by Mary Pat Fisher and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2011 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living Religions presents a highly readable and stimulating survey of the modern religious world though an emphasis on the personal consciousness of believers and their own accounts of their religion and relevance in contemporary life. "Religion is not a museum piece. Religion is a vibrant force in the lives of many people around the world, and many religions are presently experiencing a renaissance." - Mary Pat Fisher, Preface to Living Religions Along with a team of specialist consultants in each faith, and drawing on a wealth of scholarly research and firsthand source material, Mary Pat Fisher provides a fresh and challenging insight into the historical development and teachings of traditional faiths, indigenous religions, and new religious movements. She considers how the contemporary beliefs and practices of each of these traditions have evolved, and explores the changing nature of each religion; particularly the role of women, and the issues and controversies such as fundamentalism, violence, globalization, and interfaith initiatives.
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Download or read book A Handbook of Living Religions written by John R. Hinnells and published by Penguin (Non-Classics). This book was released on 1985 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The World s Living Religions written by Edward Geoffrey Parrinder and published by Pan. This book was released on 1964 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Living Religions Of The World written by Frederic Spiegelberg and published by Hassell Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive survey of world religions provides an illuminating and insightful view of the beliefs, practices, and traditions of the major faiths. From Hinduism and Buddhism to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, Spiegelberg offers a balanced and nuanced perspective on the spiritual legacies of humankind. With its engaging prose and wealth of information, this book is an indispensable resource for students of religion and spirituality. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The World s Living Religions written by Edward Geoffrey Parrinder and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
