Readings in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Author
Corrigan, John A., Carlos M.N. Eire, Frederick M. Denny, and Martin S. Jaffee
Publisher
Prentice Hall
Year
1998
Language
English
Keywords
Call Number
BM561 .R43 1998
ISBN
0023250984
Reference Only
Off
Number of Pages
376
Library of Congress Subject Heading
Judaism
Library of Congress Subject Heading 2
Christianity
Abstract

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.