Exploring Religious Meaning

by Robert Monk

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0137783582
• ISBN13: 9780137783588
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Analysis of Philosophical and Religious Issues

I use this text in my intro level religion classes. It's not a world religions text however. The book is organized thematically, which can be confusing for non-linear thinkers. For example, if the topic is "religious experience" the text will compare various texts (primary and secondary) from different traditions. Consequently, one can see the similarities and difference between various religious traditions. It's a rather postmodern religious studies text. At the same time, that may be its weakness. I usually recommend that students have already taken world religions prior to the class where we read this book. It can be a great springboard for discussion and other projects. However for students who don't know much about religion and philosophy (or history, etc) the text may prove a bit superficial. On the other hand, because of how it's organized there is usually something that everyone can relate to.