Living Religions (9th Edition)
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Modern religions in today’s changing world Living Religions emphasizes the personal consciousness of believers and their own accounts of their religion and relevance in the present day. Mary Pat Fisher considers how the contemporary beliefs and practices of each of these traditions has evolved, and explores the changing nature of each religion. The ninth edition focuses on cultural customs, popular spiritual practices, mixtures of religions, and varieties of religions ways. Expanded coverage of women, including women’s voices and contributions, is woven into the discussion of each religion. Living Religions provides a sympathetic approach to the historical teachings of traditional faiths, indigenous religions, and new religious movements. The text follows a clear and straightforward account of the development, doctrines, and practices of the major faiths followed today . MyReligionLab is an integral part of the Fisher program. Key learning applications include MyReligionLibrary, Closer Look tours, and a personalized study plan. A better teaching and learning experience The teaching and learning experience with this program helps to: Personalize Learning — MyReligionLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program. It helps students prepare for class and helps instructors gauge individual and class performance. Improve Critical Thinking — Review questions throughout the text encourage readers to think critically about religion. Engage Students — Diverse stories and cultural images bring religion to life. Support Instructors — The most comprehensive set of instructional materials available, instructor resources reinforce and enliven the study of world religions. NOTE: MyReligionLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase the text with MyReligionLab, order the package ISBN: 0205956599 / 9780205956593 Living Religions Plus NEW MyReligionLab with Pearson eText --Access Card Package Package consists of: 0205871429 / 9780205871421 NEW MyReligionLab with Pearson eText -- Valupack Access Card 0205956408 / 9780205956401 Living Religions Review: Great Book - This was the required materials for a class I took over the summer, it was very helpful. Review: Great book - This textbook was required for my world religions class. It is an easy read and the information provided is detailed, informative and easy to read. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the chapters.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 246 Reviews |
C**C
Great Book
This was the required materials for a class I took over the summer, it was very helpful.
A**R
Great book
This textbook was required for my world religions class. It is an easy read and the information provided is detailed, informative and easy to read. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the chapters.
A**R
Surprisingly straightfoward text
Does not pander or suffer from any glaringly western biases. Pretty straightfoward, informative, and easy for students to read. Solid text.
U**E
Rental Option Not Recommend
I opted for the rental option then realized i no longer needed this book. Not sure if i prefer the rental option as the book seems somewhat dirty. Who knows whose hands have been on the book before you? At the same time i hate the price of buying text books in general. I would recommend an ebook option whenever possible. You can also ask your professor if having the text is 100% necessary bc most don't even use text books.
K**S
Good non-critical overview
This is a good, non-critical overview of current major world religions. If you are interested in the history and basic tenets, and major cultural influences of the world religions, this is a good start. If you are looking for a more critical evaluation of beliefs, look elsewhere.
I**D
Good Book
It was the correct book that we needed for class. I learned a lot about other religions but the viewpoint was from an outsider, not someone who practiced the religions. This doesn't allow you to learn the true feelings associated between a person and God.
A**A
Biased!!
Coming from a nation with multi ethnicity multi religiosity, I realize after reading this book for a world religions class that it has not been objective in the way it portrays each religion and there are parts that are misleading. Very disappointed especially when you are truly seeking to understand the different religions, both the good and the bad. The book also seems biased towards Islam as the entire read on the chapter on Islam seems to portray Christianity in a bad light and Islam as peaceful and we know enough of history to know that both religions have violent historical backgrounds.
K**R
It was easy to access and less expensive than college book store
This is the text book to a college class I teach. It was easy to access and less expensive than college book store.
C**A
Disappointed at Amazon
Needed this book for my religious class. The text book's back was so dirty and shows signs of scratches. If it wasn't the last copy and I needed this book urgently for my class I would definitely return it. Unacceptable.
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