{"product_id":"understanding-the-religions-of-the-world-an-introduction-9781118767566","title":"Understanding the Religions of the World: An Introduction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnderstanding the Religions of the World\u003c\/i\u003e offers a new approach to the study of religion which moves away from the purely descriptive and instead helps students understand how religions actually 'work'. Covering all the main faith traditions, it combines historical context, contemporary beliefs and practices, and original theory, with numerous study features and valuable overviews.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA major new student-focused textbook concentrating on contemporary practices and beliefs of world religions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrings together a team of experts to provide a uniquely comprehensive coverage of religious traditions, including African religions and the religions of Oceania, which are rarely covered in detail\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrates original theory by arguing that each religion operates according to its own logic and order, and that they fulfill our need for a point of orientation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncorporates extensive student features including chapter introductions, 'did you know?' sections, boxed examples\/material, numerous images and maps, conclusions, study questions and teaching plans, available on publication at www.wiley.com\/go\/deming\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Willoughby Deming\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley-Blackwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/15\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 520\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.70h x 7.50w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781118767566\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWill Deming is a Professor in the Department of Theology at the University of Portland. He specializes in Pauline Studies and his primary academic interests are in New Testament, early Christian literature, Second Temple Judaism, and Greco-Roman culture. His major publications include \u003ci\u003eRethinking Religion\u003c\/i\u003e (2005) and \u003ci\u003ePaul on Marriage and Celibacy\u003c\/i\u003e, 2nd edition (2004).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":40679605731443,"sku":"9.78112E+12","price":204.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_5c08379b-a304-47dc-a05e-e6f41e9526e1.jpg?v=1674657313","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/understanding-the-religions-of-the-world-an-introduction-9781118767566","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}