Human religion

Author: (USA) John B. North / David S. North / Jiang Xitai, etc.
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: This book is a widely adopted religious studies reference textbook in universities across the United States. The preliminary draft of the book was used as a teaching material in universities for 11 years before publication. Over the 40 years after its publication, it has been revised seven times. Truly a meticulously crafted, time-tested, and up-to-date masterpiece. The authors adopt a balanced and objective stance, comprehensively and systematically exploring various religions in prehistoric and primitive cultures, as well as religions that have disappeared but left traces in the West, and the origins and developments of Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism, indigenous religions and Taoism in China, Confucius and Confucianism, Shinto in Japan, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The book covers theories and practices, doctrines and sects, historical contexts and current situations. It is accompanied by numerous relevant illustrations and maps, as well as a detailed index, making it very convenient for readers to search. The renowned religious studies scholar, Professor He Guanghu of Renmin University of China, noted: "This book combines the characteristics of a reference book, an encyclopedia, and an academic religious history. Among translated works in the field of religious studies in China, it is either the undisputed top choice or a unique and distinctive work."