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Pages: 315
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Course: History
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THINK World Religions (2nd Edition) by Roy R. Robson covers the study of global religious traditions through a unique 16-chapter structure. The book uses an analytical framework that dedicates two chapters to each major religion: the first examines foundational beliefs and views of humanity, while the second focuses on practices, daily life, and modern community dynamics. [1]

Foundational Concepts

Chapter 1: Thinking about Religion — Explores religion as an academic field and introduces four core analytical questions regarding God, humanity, sacred interaction, and community.
Chapter 2: Talking about Religion — Explores characteristics of religion, terminology obstacles, and strategies for analyzing objective truth versus subjective perspectives.

Hinduism

Chapter 3: Hinduism: The Eternal Law — Focuses on primary deities (Brahman, Vishnu, Shiva, Devi), sacred texts, and theological concepts. []
Chapter 4: Hinduism: Law and Life — Analyzes the practical application of faith, daily rituals, and social structures like the caste system. []

Buddhism

Chapter 5: Buddhism: Becoming Awake — Focuses on the life of the Buddha, the core principles of enlightenment, and foundational scriptures.
Chapter 6: Buddhism: Awakening the World — Covers the historical development of different Buddhist schools and their global application today.

East Asian Sacred Ways

Chapter 7: East Asian Sacred Ways: The Eternal Dao — Outlines Daoist philosophy, Confucian thought, and the concept of cosmic order.
Chapter 8: East Asian Sacred Ways: Harmony in the World — Examines how Shinto and East Asian ancestral traditions shape modern societal harmony.

Judaism

Chapter 9: Judaism: A Chosen People Choosing God — Evaluates biblical history, covenant theology, and the foundational identity of the Jewish people.
Chapter 10: Judaism: Israel in the Diaspora — Tracks Jewish history through the diaspora, major modern movements, and contemporary cultural life.

Christianity

Chapter 11: Christianity: The God-Man Messiah — Investigates the life of Jesus, core doctrines of salvation, and the development of early theology.
Chapter 12: Christianity: Communion and Community — Discusses historical splits (Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant) and modern global practices.

Islam

Chapter 13: Islam: Submission and Faith — Details the life of Prophet Muhammad, the revelation of the Qur'an, and essential concepts of faith.
Chapter 14: Islam: The Pillars and the Umma — Breaks down the Five Pillars of Islam, Islamic law, and the dynamics of the global Muslim community.

Indigenous and Modern Movements

Chapter 15: Religions of Place: A Sacred World Around Us — Explores indigenous, localized, and tribal spiritual traditions tied tightly to geography.
Chapter 16: New Religions: A Quest for the Sacred — Highlights modern religious movements and alternative spiritual paths emerging in recent history.