Many Peoples, Many Faiths: Women and Men in the World Religions

by Robert S. Ellwood, Barbara A. McGraw

Many Peoples, Many Faiths places the world’s religions in historical context, illustrating the complex dynamic of each religion over time, while also presenting current beliefs, practices, and group formations. This unique textbook includes engaging sections on women in religion, religion and governance, and religion in America throughout. Thoroughly revised and updated for its eleventh edition, Many Peoples, Many Faiths covers the following This edition reflects new scholarship and general interest and, where appropriate, addresses rapidly developing and shifting areas, taking account of the dynamic, changing quality of religion. New and expanded material on indigenous peoples and religions, discussions of colonization, and the new chapter on religion and violence, non-violence, and peacemaking also distinguish this edition. Images, maps, and timelines add to the sense of the richness of the world religions. This is an ideal resource for anyone wanting an accessible and yet comprehensive introduction to the world religions.

Genres: Religion, Textbooks, Nonfiction, School, Reference

480 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1976

About the author

Robert S. Ellwood is an American academic, author and expert on world religions.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_...

Reviews

[Lauren Hopkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good look at various religious cultures throughout the world... a bit brief on some topics (definitely not enough about new religious movements, especially in comparison of the history of Christianity). Gives a good briefing on women in each religious group, as well as current issues facing traditional values which was interesting. Definitely worth the read if you want a broad, unbiased view of a variety of faiths.

[Belle Meade School]

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[K LF · Rating 5 out of 5]

A college textbook that I kept for many years after.

[Dave Haskins]

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