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World Religions for Healthcare Professionals
by Siroj Sorajjakool Mark F. Carr Ernest J. BurseyThis third edition of a popular text introduces healthcare students and professionals to a wide range of health beliefs and practices in world religions. Chapters on various religions are written to offer an insider’s view on the religion’s historical development, key beliefs and practices, including ideas of health, sickness, death, and dying. The chapters include case studies, advice on what to do and what to avoid when caring for patients. Introductory chapters invite the reader to consider the broad context of patient care in pluralistic society and explore one’s personal orientation to others from different religions. How we care for patients from different backgrounds and cultures insists on professional boundaries that the reader may have not yet examined. A new chapter explores the relationship between religion and public health in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, asking the reader to consider what morally appropriate balance is required if and when personal faith conflict with public health needs. Undoubtedly, the sensitivity with which clinicians communicate with patients and make decisions regarding appropriate medical intervention can be greatly increased by an understanding of religious and cultural diversity. This is a core textbook for students studying healthcare, religion and culture, and an invaluable reference for healthcare professionals.
World Religions in America: An Introduction
by Jacob NeusnerA textbook surveying the various religions as they are practiced and represented in the US, and the religious world of various ethnic and national populations. Essays also consider the relation of religion to politics and society. First published in 1994 and most recently revised in 2000. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
World Religions in America: An Introduction, Fourth edition
by Jacob NeusnerThis book introduces you to the world's religions in the United States today. Its purpose is only to describe and explain religion as an important factor in American society.
World Religions in Practice: A Comparative Introduction
by Paul GwynneWorld Religions in Practice introduces five of the world's great religions – Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam – and explores how they are lived and expressed in custom, ritual, and symbol. A major new textbook exploring the world's great religions through their customs, rituals and everyday practices – by focusing on this 'lived experience' it goes beyond many traditional introductions to religious studies Adopts a directly comparative approach to develop a greater understanding of the nature of religion Each chapter engages with an individual theme, such as birth, death, food, pilgrimage and ethics, to illustrate how religious practices are expressed Broadens students' understanding by offering an impartial discussion of the similarities and differences between each religion Includes chapter-by-chapter opening themes and summaries, and will be accompanied by a website at www.blackwellpublishing.com/gwynne featuring additional resources and study questions.
World Religions in Practice: A Comparative Introduction
by Paul GwynneA new and expanded edition of a highly successful textbook on world religions with a comparative approach which explores how six major religions are lived and expressed through their customs, rituals and everyday practices. A new edition of this major textbook, exploring the world's great religions through their customs, rituals and everyday practices by focusing on the 'lived experience' This comparative study is enriched and broadened with the inclusion of a sixth religion, Daoism Takes a thematic, comparative and practical approach; each chapter explores a series of key themes including birth, death, ethics, and worship across all six religions at each time Broadens students' understanding by offering an impartial discussion of the similarities and differences between each religion Includes an increased range of student-friendly features, designed to allow students to engage with each religion and extend their understanding
World Religions in Seven Sentences: A Small Introduction to a Vast Topic (Introductions in Seven Sentences)
by Douglas GroothuisUnderstanding the beliefs and practices of other faiths is essential not just to the task of interreligious dialogue, but also to grasping one's own faith. In this brief volume in IVP Academic's Introductions in Seven Sentences, philosopher Douglas Groothuis creatively uses a single sentence representing each of several world religions as a way to open readers to their depth and complexity, including: Atheism: "God Is Dead." Judaism: "I Am Who I Am." Hinduism: "You Are That." Buddhism: "Life Is Suffering." Daoism: "The Dao That Can Be Spoken Is Not the Eternal Dao." Christianity: "Before Abraham Was, I Am." Islam: "There Is One God, and Mohammad Is His Prophet." With a sympathetic but not uncritical approach, Groothuis welcomes readers to a vital and global conversation. The accessible primers in the Introductions in Seven Sentences collection act as brief introductions to an academic field, with simple organization: seven key sentences that give readers a birds-eye view of an entire discipline.
World Religions: A Guide to the Essentials
by Thomas A. Robinson; Hillary P. RodriguesThis masterful survey of world religions presents a clear and concise portrait of the history, beliefs, and practices of Eastern and Western religions. The new edition contains added material and has been revised throughout. The authors, both respected scholars of world religions, have over fifty years of combined teaching experience.
World Religions: A Voyage of Discovery
by Jeffrey BroddThe book highlights recent events in the history of these traditions and helps eleventh- and twelfth-graders understand the people, dimensions, and religious principles of the world's major religions.
World Religions: A Voyage of Discovery
by Jeffrey BroddThe Ad Hoc Committee to Oversee the Use of the Catechism has judged that the text falls outside the scope of the types of materials they review for conformity to the Catechism.* <p><p> "Why do Muslims face Mecca to pray? Why do Buddhists chant?" The major religions of the world are a mystery to many high school teens. Now you can help them unlock the doors of these traditions with our new text, World Religions: A Voyage of Discovery. The book is an introductory survey that helps eleventh and twelfth graders understand the people, dimensions, and religious principles of the world's major religions. <p><p>The textbook includes a chapter on each of eleven major world religions, including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and others. The text offers the Catholic perspective on interreligious dialogue, an overview of basic questions that religions address, and Ninian Smart's seven dimensions of religion. A glossary and word pronunciations in each chapter help students learn unfamiliar terms. <p><p> In addition, the second edition of this text incorporates the following new features: <ul> <li>a new chapter on modern trends in religion new, more detailed maps</li> <li>a new section on the Aztec religion of Mesoamerica</li> <li>a sidebar in each chapter offering examples of the seven dimensions of religion in each chapter</li> <li>review questions at the end of each chapter</li></ul> <p><p> *The Ad Hoc Committee to Oversee the Use of the Catechism reviews only materials which are catechetical in nature and which teach the beliefs, practices, and doctrine of the Catholic Faith. World Religions falls outside the scope of the types of materials the Committee reviews. This text outlines the basic beliefs and practices of the major religions of the world, taking a comparative approach, as do most texts on this topic, to identify the distinctive elements of the various religions. <p><p> This edition of World Religions, however, also includes a very important forward that introduces "The Roman Catholic Church and Non-Christian Religions," and references documents of the Second Vatican Council. This forward explains the Catholic viewpoint on the importance of learning about and coming to a basic understanding of the other major religions of the world.
World Religions: A Voyage of Discovery (3rd edition)
by Jeffrey BroddThis text outlines the basic beliefs and practices of the major religions of the world, taking a comparative approach to identify the distinctive elements of the various religions.
World Religions: An Indispensable Introduction
by Gerald McdermottAn essential introduction to eight of the world's major religions. Gerald R. McDermott explains what you need to understand about major world religions in order to engage people of other faiths while better understanding your own Christian faith and practice. McDermott offers an overview of the central beliefs of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Shinto. Each chapter includes explanations of traditions and rituals. McDermott discusses major figures within each religion. Features include:Insights from members of each religious communityGlossary of important terms
World Religions: Eastern Traditions
by Amir Hussain Willard Oxtoby Roy AmoreFeaturing work from expert contributors, World Religions: Eastern Traditions, Fourth Edition, provides students with an authoritative examination of Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Chinese, Korean, and Japanese religions. Accessible and engaging, this acclaimed text explores the origins, central teachings, divisions and branches, rituals and practices, influences on culture, and responses to modern challenges for each tradition.
World Religions: Questions and Answers for Humanity's 7 Oldest and Largest Faiths
by Jill CarrollYour guide to understanding seven of the world's most prominent religionsIf you're interested in learning about world religions, this book is the place to start. Packed with informative fact sheets and answers to common questions, this beginner's guide fills you in on the most important aspects of each religion. You'll learn about fascinating histories, rituals, and festivals as you grow to better understand the belief systems that offer meaning and purpose to billions of people around the globe.This beginner's guide to major world religions features:Seven world religions—Discover the basic tenets and practices of Hinduism, Judaism, Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and Shikhism.Digestible snapshots—Learn key dates, major sects, primary texts, the most recognizable symbols, and everyday practices at a glance.A Q&A format—By presenting facts through questions and answers, this book uses a conversational tone that makes information easier to understand and remember.Build your knowledge of world religions with this beginner's guide.
World Religions: The Great Faiths Explored And Explained
by John BowkerThe Evolution of Major Faiths World Religions looks at the beliefs and practices of many different religions, from the ancient Egyptians to Zoroastrianism -- the oldest "living" religion -- and the great faiths practiced today. Each of the major faiths -- Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Islam -- is examined in detail through its sacred texts, epic imagery, key beliefs, and religious artifacts. The distinctive identities of different faiths are explored in World Religions by studying the main principles and thinking of each religion. The book's superb reproduction allows the symbolism and meaning in religious imagery and iconography to be revealed in great detail. Accessible and far-reaching, World Religions will engage the whole family as much as the serious student.
World Scripture: A Comparative Anthology of Sacred Texts
by Andrew WilsonDemonstrating the commonality of the world's religions and our common humanity, this rich and varied anthology of scripture offers a highly useful collection of religious quotations, passages, and excerpts from the holy texts, representing a new, holistic approach to the world's religions.
World Studies
by Dennis E. BollingerThe BJU Press World Studies 7th Grade curriculum provides students with a stirring, fascinating, chronological narrative of world history that reveals the hand of God at work among the nations. Covering 1,000 A.D. to the present, this text covers the birth of the Church, the rise of Islam, and a survey of world nations. Photos, maps, artwork, section review questions, and engaging margin boxes are integrated throughout. Each chapter ends with a chapter review that asks students to think in terms of higher learning, including understanding, analyzing, and evaluating. 408 pages with index and glossary, softcover. Grade 7.
World Studies (3rd Edition)
by Dennis BollingerWorld Studies Student Text begins with a brief review of history from Creation to the coming of Christ and progresses in a chronological journey around the world studying the ebb and flow of empires, cultures, Christianity, and world religions. It concludes with an examination of the trends of the emerging 21st century.
World Studies Activity Manual (3rd Edition)
by Dennis BollingerThis book arms students' further on the history they learn in class. Topics covered are: creation, cultures, dominant powers in Europe & Asia, the revolutionary age and the 20th century & beyond.
World Studies for Christian Schools (2nd edition)
by Terri Koontz Mark Sidwell S. M. BunkerAn introduction to and survey of world history from A.D. 1100 to 2000. It includes the Renaissance, the of European Reformation, the period transformation and colonialism, and the ideological and military conflicts of the twentieth century.
World Wheel Vol. I-Iii: Poems By Frithjo
by Frithjof SchuonDuring the last three years of his life Frithjof Schuon wrote approximately 3,500 poems in his mother tongue German. These poems express every conceivable subtlety of spiritual and moral counsel, and the same sharpness of intellect, profundity, comprehensiveness, and compassion which one finds in Schuon&’s other writings.
World Wheel Vol. Iv-Vii: Poems By Frithj
by Frithjof SchuonDuring the last three years of his life Frithjof Schuon wrote approximately 3,500 poems in his mother tongue German. These poems express every conceivable subtlety of spiritual and moral counsel, and the same sharpness of intellect, profundity, comprehensiveness, and compassion which one finds in Schuon&’s other writings.
World Wide Search: The Savvy Christian's Guide to Online Dating
by Cheryl GreenFind a Soul-Deep Relationship Online.In today's fast-paced world, singles are turning to the Internet in the hopes of finding a relationship that goes deeper than superficial conversation. As many as 3,000 Christian matchmaker web sites boast more than 2 million members. But with so much happening online, how can a person know the best place to start and how to proceed? Online dating has the potential to put a meaningful soul connection literally at your fingertips. The search for a special relationship via the Internet holds great promise, but also significant risk. Fortunately, the support and guidance in this book can point you in the right direction, make you aware of the dangers, and prepare you to enjoy the unique blessings of dating online. World Wide Search will increase your effectiveness by helping you: ·Tap into crucial, Bible-based insights and support.·Determine if the timing is right for online dating.·Evaluate your goals and expectations before the first date.·Master the skill of safe online communication.·Reduce your chances for hurt and disappointment.·Find an authentic, soul-deep connection online. Whether you are new to online dating or simply looking for ways to improve your approach, this is the supportive, trustworthy guide you need to help you succeed as you seek "the one" online.From the Trade Paperback edition.
World as Lover, World as Self
by Joanna MacyA new beginning for the environment must start with a new spiritual outlook. In this book, author Joanna Macy offers concrete suggestions for just that, showing how each of us can change the attitudes that continue to threaten our environment. Using the Buddha's teachings on Paticca Samuppada, which stresses the interconnectedness of all things in the world and suggests that any one action affects all things, Macy describes how decades of ignoring this principle has resulted in a self-centeredness that has devastated the environment. Humans, Macy implores, must acknowledge and understand their connectedness to their world and begin to move toward a more focused effort to save it.
World of Our Fathers
by Irving HoweThis book tells the story of those east European Jews who, for several decades starting in the 1880's, undertook a massive migration to the United States. There were two million of them, and they settled mostly in the large American cities, where they attempted to maintain their own Yiddish culture; then, as a result of both external pressures and their own desires, they made their way into American society.<P><P> Winner of the National Book Award
World of Reading: Disney Bunnies: Thumper and the Egg-Level 1 Reader (World of Reading)
by Disney Book GroupRead along with Disney! When Thumper finds an egg, he tries his hardest to keep it happy. Follow along with word-for-word narration as Thumper takes care of his new friend in this Level 1 reader.