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The World Religions Reader

Edited by Gwilym Beckerlegge

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This work includes materials relating to six of the world's most influential religious traditions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam and Sikhism. The religions are considered in their global setting, and the selection of readings strikes a balance between providing an account of their historical development and exploring their beliefs and practices in the context of the latter half of the 20th century. A study of the thematic topics of sacred place, women in religion and making moral decisions provides another perspective on these same faiths. The book includes examples from the foundational and classical sources of each religion, readings that signpost significant developments within the faiths, and more recent statements from those within these traditions. The idea of resurgence of religion as a political force in many parts of the world during the latter half of the 20th century is also addressed. Readings are grouped under each religion and arranged in chronological order under headings and sub-headings appropriate to the concerns of that religion. This edition includes new introductions to each religious tradition, an extensively revised section on Hinduism and