Books in the Religion Today series

Offers an introduction to the contemporary challenges and key issues facing Judaism. This work gives an account of the nature of traditional Judaism, also provides an introduction to the various divisions that exist in the Jewish world and identifies and discusses contemporary issues with which the Jewish faith engages in the twenty-first century.

Includes a series of case studies that illustrate the contemporary issues facing Christianity in contemporary society. Illustrated with examples and case studies taken from lived religion, this title features chapters that look at Christianity in a modern context, and modern issues relevant to the religion.

Understanding Hinduism requires an understanding of how it is practised in the contemporary world. This title presents an introduction that tackles these central issues, beginning with case studies of the grassroots practice of Hinduism in India and in diaspora communities.

An introduction to the contemporary challenges and key issues facing Islam. Illustrated with examples and case studies taken from lived religion, it looks at Islam in a modern context, and modern issues relevant to the religion. It provides an overview of the Islamic faith, its history and basic theological tenets.

Offers an introduction to contemporary Sikhism and the issues and debates facing it in modern society. This title attempts to interpret the teachings of Sikhism in a modern context and apply them to modern day scenarios. It contains a chapter that provides an overview of the Sikh religion, its history and basic theological tenets.