Religion & globalization : world religions in historical perspective /

Esposito, John L, 1940-

Religion & globalization : world religions in historical perspective / Religion and globalization John L. Esposito, Darrell J. Fasching, Todd Lewis New. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2008. - 609 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Christianity and the road to globalization --
The many faces of Judaism : sacred and secular --
The globalization of Islam and Muslims --
Hinduism : myriad paths to salvation --
Buddhism : ways to Nirvana --
East asian religions : traditions of human cultivation and natural harmony --
Globalization : from new to new age religions.

This text covers Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, East Asian Religions, and new religious movements. It uses historical coverage of the religious traditions as a framework to help students understand how faiths have evolved to the present day and continue to have an impact on belief, politics and society. (From back cover).

9780195176957 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0195176952 (pbk. : alk. paper)


Religions.
Religiones
Globalización--Aspectos religiosos
Globalization--Religious aspects.

BL 80.3 / E77r 2008

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