{"product_id":"neighboring-faiths-a-christian-introduction-to-world-religions-hardcover","title":"Neighboring Faiths: A Christian Introduction to World Religions - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWinfried Corduan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorld religions are not merely abstract sets of doctrinal beliefs. They are embodied worldviews and practices lived out by real people around us.\u003c\/b\u003e Encounters with these neighboring faiths often challenge our own beliefs and traditions, making us think more deeply about our faith commitments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor all who want to understand the religious faiths of their neighbors, Winfried Corduan offers an introduction to the religions of the world. This classic text covers major as well as lesser known religions, including Judaism, Islam, Zoroastrianism, African traditional religions, Native American religion, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Baha'i, Chinese popular religion, and Shinto and Japanese religions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNeighboring Faiths\u003c\/i\u003e emphasizes not just formal religious teachings but also how each religion is practiced in daily life. Dozens of photographs, charts, and maps help illustrate how the faiths have developed and how they're lived out today. Corduan offers specific insights into what to expect from encounters with adherents of each religion and suggestions for how Christians can engage them in constructive dialogue. Each chapter offers lists of key points, ideas for term papers, and recommended resources to help students, instructors, and small groups go deeper. This third edition has been updated and revised throughout. The chapter on militant Islam is significantly revised to address more recent events and issues, and questions for reflection and discussion have been added to each chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNeighboring Faiths\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable guide for Christians seeking an informed, empathetic perspective on different religions and the people who practice them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Winfried Corduan (PhD, Rice University) is professor emeritus of philosophy and religion at Taylor University. He has led many undergraduate tours focusing on the lived religious traditions of various parts of the world. He is the author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eReasonable Faith: Basic Christian Apologetics, A Tapestry of Faiths, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePocket Guide to World Religions\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 552\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 x 9.5 x 6.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 30, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966594941229,"sku":"9781514002711","price":65.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/dNSk3qrDK99781514002711.webp?v=1775534753","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/neighboring-faiths-a-christian-introduction-to-world-religions-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}