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ISBN: 0023250925

ISBN13: 9780023250927

Jews, Christians, Muslims: A Comparative Introduction to Monotheistic Religions

Name: A layman reads about monotheism
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By Martin S. Jaffee Carlos Eire John Corrigan, et al.

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Book Overview

Thematic examination of monotheistic religions The second edition of Jews, Christians, Muslims: A Comparative Introduction to Monotheistic Religions, compares Judaism, Christianity, and Islam using seven common themes which are equally relevant to each tradition. Provoking critical thinking, this text addresses the cultural framework of religious meanings and explores the similarities and differences among Judaism, Christianity, and Islam as it explains the ongoing process of interpretation in each religion. The book is designed for courses in Western and World Religions. This description may be from another edition of this product.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0023250925

ISBN13:9780023250927

Release Date:January 1998

Publisher:Prentice Hall

Length:542 Pages

Weight:1.86 lbs.

Dimensions:1.0" x 6.9" x 9.1"

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Comparative Religion Education & Reference Religion Religion & Spirituality Religious Studies

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Rated 4 stars
A layman reads about monotheism

By Thriftbooks.com User, December 15, 2009

A worthwhile book for those seeking information on this subject. The best sections by far are those on Christianity. They are written with an honesty not shown in most of the Muslim parts, and with style and humor missing from the rest.

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Rated 5 stars
Excellent place to start

By Thriftbooks.com User, September 5, 2009

Several years ago I was introduced to this book in a college course on Judaism. I was very impressed with how helpful the book was in terms of providing articulate and insightful overviews of the subject matter. Finding the book so helpful in expanding my understanding of Judaism, I returned to it a few years later to learn more about Islam; I was not disappointed. Overall, the book is very good at providing the student...

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Rated 5 stars
A gem of a book

By Thriftbooks.com User, June 14, 2000

A tour de force. Corrigan manages to provide literary, historical, mythological themes and contexts that illuminate current practice and belief.I found the details of this book enlarged my understanding of why and how these religions have many common strains and where they depart from one another.It also explains how the traditions of each,along with the practice,ethics and politics keep each vital enough in different countries...

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