This general survey of the world s religions, both currently practiced and extinct, provides an account of the development, doctrines, scriptures, and practices of 11 major religious traditions, including roman religion, judaism, christianity, islam, african traditions, and american indian traditions. Solomon alexander publication date 1982 topics religions. Nigosian considers each religious traditions basic belief pattern. Nigosian, paperback, 9780312442378 online at the nile.
Nigosian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A month long fast known as ramadan takes place during the ninth month of the islamic calendar. He married henaz madzounian in 1952, and together they immigrated to montreal, canada in 1955. Textbooks authored by nigosian 16 items advanced search. The nigosians have two children, leo levon and diana, both born in. We have you covered with 247 instant online tutoring. A historical approach, third edition formerly world faiths, second edition, presents each major religious tradition from african and american indian to several eastern and.
The book provides detailed coverage of the historical development of different religious traditions. Every textbook comes with a 21day any reason guarantee. A historical approach 9780312227579 by nigosian, s. One of the unique features of the bahai faith is the book of the covenant, in which bahaullah provides, in clear and unambiguous terms, an authorized interpretation of what he is saying. Covid19 response we are still shipping but delivery times may be impacted. It is still very factual, but something about it makes it easier to read than most world religion books. The old testament and the apocrypha, the zoroastrian faith. This revised edition also includes increased coverage of current trends and the geographic distribution of believers in contemporary world religions. The originality of the authors contribution lies in the combination of history, scripture, and ritual. World religions presents each major religious tradition, from african and american indian through to christianity and islam, to shinto and zoroastrianism.
Nigosian, 9780312442378, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Tradition and modern research, and from ancient writings to sacred texts. The book explores gender roles and religion, and includes separate chapters on african religions and american indian religions, and new chapters on the bahai faith and religion in global perspective. Nigosian, the zoroastrian faith, 97 peakes commentary on the bible, matthew black and h.
Rent world religions 4th edition 9780312442378 today, or search our site for other textbooks by solomon a. About this book world faiths is a brief introduction to the major world religions. Nigosians 16 research works with 2 citations and 1 reads, including. In particular, the rewritten islam chapter provides students with a fuller understanding of the evolution of the religion and how it impacts the world today new chapter on modern alternative religions. A concise, balanced, and reasonably priced introductory text, world religions takes a historical approach to the ideological and cultural aspects of several. Nigosian, a research associate at victoria college of the university of toronto, has been teaching in the religion department for over twentyfive years. World religions, 4th edition macmillan learning for instructors.
Fast delivery with free 30 day returns across australia. World religions, 4th edition macmillan learning for. World religions a historical approach 4th edition rent. Discover book depositorys huge selection of s a nigosian books online. Presenting each the histories and the prevalent worldviews of the key world religions, matthewss world religions, sixth version, methodically introduces college students to the richness and variety of those traditions. The worldview sections particularly make this probably the most useful textbook for comparative analyses of the religions.
They moved to toronto in 1956, where he currently resides. As in previous editions, nigosian presents the historical and cultural context in which beliefs and rituals developed to create a complete and absorbing portrait of each religions developmentit includes traditional viewpoints and scholarly commentary the views of leading scholars in the field provide a counterweight to the historical narrative, enabling students to see how others perceive each. It also covers the development of different religious traditions and presents issues of faith from the perspective of the believer. A constant stream of journals, books, films, documentaries, and conferences. Nigosian s latest scholarship on the hebrew bibleold testament and islam brings compelling insights to each chapter. A historical approach 4th edition by solomon nigosian at over 30 bookstores. World religions a historical approach by solomon a. Christianity and other religions documents christianitys relationship with other world religions. A historical approach, third edition formerly world faiths, second edition, presents each major religious tradition from african and american indian to several eastern and western traditions including hinduism, buddhism, shinto, zoroastrianism, judaism, christianity, and islam. Nigosians research works university of toronto, toronto u of. This revised edition of this brief introduction to the major world religions features improved maps and illustrations, and increased coverage of current trends. Nigosian considers each religious traditions basic belief patterns, its history and development, and its contemporary conditions.
World religions and false cults conclusion knowing your w orld in our study, we have examined the top five world religions and five of the most prominent false cults in the united states. The old testament and apocrypha 2004,and the zoroastrian faith. Tradition and modern research, the middle eastern founders of. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. The old testament and apocrypha 2004, and the zoroastrian faith.
World religions a historical approach third edition. Each major religious tradition, from african and american indian, through christianity and islam, to shinto and zoroastrianism is presented. The framework of the islamic faith includes five tenets that must be upheld to enter paradiseheaven. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. This book makes a worthy contribution to the study of world religions by offering a primer on a little known religion whose thought has influenced every major faith. In this book, bahaullah vested full powers over the interpretation of his. We have focused on the history of these groups and the main teachings that they promote. World religions, occultism in the old testament, modes of worship, judaism, islam, date of the song of moses, world faiths, from ancient writings to sacred texts. Nigosian, a research associate at victoria college of the university of toronto, has been teaching in the religion department for over 25 years. The book provides detailed coverage of the historical development of different religious traditions, and, for each religion, presents issues of faith from the perspective of the believer. A concise, balanced, and reasonably priced introductory text, world religions takes a historical approach to the ideological and cultural aspects of several religions. A concise, balanced, and reasonably priced introductory text, world relig.
More than just a collection of facts about beliefs and mores, this unique text offers students a complex portrait of each religion, with scholarly viewpoints interspersed throughout. A concise, balanced, and reasonably priced introductory text, world religions takes a historical approach to the ideological and cultural aspects. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Boxfile list f43 solomon alexander nigosian special. Nigosian, 2008, bedfordst martins edition, in english. Some world religion books tend to be dry and boring, but this one gives you what you need to know in a better way. Herbert basser, department of religious studies, queens university. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience.
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