World Religions ReaderGwilym Beckerlegge Psychology Press, 2001 - 490 pages The World Religions Reader gathers together material on six of the world's most influential faiths. The selection of readings is drawn from a broad range of historical and contemporary sources, giving a full picture of the beliefs and practices of each religion. This new edition includes new introductions to each religious tradition, an extensively revised section on Hinduism, and a completely new selection of readings on Buddhism. |
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... Reclaiming the covenant : A Jewish feminist's search for meaning Ellen M. Umansky 1.28 Domestic observances Shlomo Deshen 61 62 63 64 65 66 70 71 Introduction PART TWO : CHRISTIANITY Passages from the Christian Bible CONTENTS VII.
... Reclaiming the covenant : A Jewish feminist's search for meaning Ellen M. Umansky 1.28 Domestic observances Shlomo Deshen 61 62 63 64 65 66 70 71 Introduction PART TWO : CHRISTIANITY Passages from the Christian Bible CONTENTS VII.
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Gwilym Beckerlegge. Introduction PART TWO : CHRISTIANITY Passages from the Christian Bible 2.1 Creation and the original condition of humanity according to the Old Testament 78 2.1.1 Genesis 1 : 26-8 2.1.2 Genesis 2 : 7-9 , 15-17 78 78 ...
Gwilym Beckerlegge. Introduction PART TWO : CHRISTIANITY Passages from the Christian Bible 2.1 Creation and the original condition of humanity according to the Old Testament 78 2.1.1 Genesis 1 : 26-8 2.1.2 Genesis 2 : 7-9 , 15-17 78 78 ...
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... Christ's Resurrection 101 2.15 A joint declaration by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of Rome , 1989 102 ... Christianity and Social Justice 2.23 An attempt at synthesis : solidarity and poverty Gustavo Gutierrez 113 2.24 The ...
... Christ's Resurrection 101 2.15 A joint declaration by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of Rome , 1989 102 ... Christianity and Social Justice 2.23 An attempt at synthesis : solidarity and poverty Gustavo Gutierrez 113 2.24 The ...
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Contents
Introduction | 3 |
From the Rabbinic Tradition | 23 |
Different Voices from the Past | 32 |
Judaism and Israel | 54 |
Recent and Contemporary Voices | 61 |
11 | 77 |
Their Life and Faith | 94 |
Womens Voices and Feminist Theology | 107 |
Islam in the Late Twentieth Century | 185 |
Introduction | 201 |
Hindu Patterns of Liberation | 245 |
Introduction | 331 |
From the Mahayana Texts | 359 |
Buddhist Practices | 387 |
Recent and Contemporary Buddhist Concerns | 405 |
Introduction | 427 |
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