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Available Reading Guides
Chapter 1
Beginning Your Study of World Religions
Build a foundation for studying religion, including definitions, dimensions, and academic approaches.
Chapter 3
Encountering Hinduism
Explore Hindu history, sacred texts, central concepts, devotional paths, and liberation.
Chapter 5
Encountering Buddhism
Trace the Buddha’s life and examine the Middle Path, core teachings, and major traditions.
Chapter 7
Encountering Daoism and Confucianism
Compare two influential Chinese traditions and their approaches to harmony, virtue, and the Way.
Chapter 10
Encountering Judaism
Study covenant, scripture, worship, historical development, and Jewish life and identity.
Chapter 11
Encountering Christianity
Examine Jesus, the early church, major historical developments, beliefs, and global expressions.
Chapter 12
Encountering Islam
Explore Muhammad, the Qur’an, Islamic history, beliefs, practices, and community life.
Chapter 13
Encountering New Religious Movements
Consider how scholars define and study modern movements, including several influential examples.