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).