Readings in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 376 pages
• Published by: Prentice Hall
• Edition: 1st Edition January 15, 1998
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0023250984
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0023250989
• Book Dimensions: 9.2 x 7 x 0.8 inches
• Weighs: 1.2 pounds

Product Description


A comparative introduction to significant readings found in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The book covers a wide range of historical periods up to the present day. The readings explore six major themes from the perspective of each tradition. The six major themes includes coverage of: Scripture and Tradition; Monotheism; Authority and Community; Worship and Ritual; Ethics; and Religion and the Political Order. For anyone interested in Western Religious Traditions in Religion or HIstory Departments.

Back Cover Copy
A comparative introduction to significant readings found in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The book covers a wide range of historical periods up to the present day. The readings explore six major themes from the perspective of each tradition. The six major themes includes coverage of: Scripture and Tradition; Monotheism; Authority and Community; Worship and Ritual; Ethics; and Religion and the Political Order. For anyone interested in Western Religious Traditions in Religion or HIstory Departments.

Reader Reviews
This book is an excellent text for those interested in a basic survey of Western scripture. It's split up into chapters based on major religous concepts, allowing the reader to compare the concepts through out the three traditions very easily. This book is a great way to start anyone's study of comparative western religion.