Books in the World Religions series

Explaining the key teachings and historical development of Buddhism, this book contains chapters on Engaged Buddhism, Buddhist and War, Buddhism in the Western World and Meditation.

Focuses on religious aspects of Judaism. This book helps students gain an understanding of how Judaism is lived by its adherents and the historical and geographical diversity of Jewish beliefs and practices. It presents the historical context of Judaism, from the Biblical era, through the Medieval period and on to modern Judaism.

Features a whirlwind tour of the religions of China.

Daoism is one of the major religious traditions of the East, but has not been as well known as Buddhism and Hinduism. With the increased interest in Eastern religions, and alternative spiritual traditions, interest in Daoism is increasing. This book presents Daoism's key concepts and major practices in an integrated historical survey.

What is Christianity? How did it begin? What do Christians believe? What are their customs and history? This book narrates the history of Christianity: the intellectual and historical context of its origins, its triumph under the Romans, the Protestant and Catholic Reformations and the challenges of the Enlightenment and of the modern age.