world religions in historical perspective Esposito, John L 1940- creator Fasching, Darrell J. 1944- Lewis, Todd Vernon 1949- text bibliography enk Oxford New York Oxford University Press c2008 2008 monographic eng spa

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609 p. ; 23 cm. This text covers Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, East Asian Religions, and new religious movements. It uses historical coverage of the religious traditions as a framework to help students understand how faiths have evolved to the present day and continue to have an impact on belief, politics and society. (From back cover). Christianity and the road to globalization -- The many faces of Judaism : sacred and secular -- The globalization of Islam and Muslims -- Hinduism : myriad paths to salvation -- Buddhism : ways to Nirvana -- East asian religions : traditions of human cultivation and natural harmony -- Globalization : from new to new age religions. John L. Esposito, Darrell J. Fasching, Todd Lewis New. Includes bibliographical references and index. Religions Religiones Globalización Aspectos religiosos Globalization Religious aspects BL 80.3 E77r 2008 200 9780195176957 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0195176952 (pbk. : alk. paper) http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0724/2007032125.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0724/2007032125.html DLC 070806 20230410133005.0 spa