Anthology of Living Religions

by Mary Pat Fisher and Lee Worth Bailey

Book Overview

The Anthology of Living Religions, 3/e combines classic texts with contemporary issues in order to provide an anthology that is meaningful and captivating to students. Written by Mary Pat Fisher and Lee Worth Bailey, the Anthology of Living Religions includes samples of scriptures and classical historical texts - while also include many articles on the study of world religions, including descriptions of how believers...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 020524680X
• ISBN13: 9780205246809
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.1"

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Well Rounded Presentation

This anthology offers a well-rounded reading list from the world's religion and wisdom traditions. It does, however, provide very few of the troubling texts, instead focusing on the "kinder, gentler" readings that are -- happily -- the majority of religious writings. This book coupled with Living Religions (by the same author) provide a solid study in the world's religions.

A Great Survey of Religions of the World

In "An Anthology of Living Religions," Fisher and Bailey provide the reader with a great survey of the religions of the world. Each of the traditional religions, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Islam, and Sikhism are explained in great detail through contemporary writers who are experts in the religion they are writing about. Other religions, such as New Religious Movements and The Interfaith Movement, are also dealt with generally. This is a great text if you are looking for a survey of religions. It also satisfies the needs of those who wish to have a reference guide which outlines the basics of world religions readily available for easy reference. After explaining the basics of each religion, and including writings of those familiar with the religion, Fisher and Bailey include a reference to pertinent terms, holy days, a historical outline, and a section listing further readings. There is also a chapter which specifically deals with The Religious Response, defining the philosophy of religion and the need to have religion in our world today. I highly recommend this book.