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Ask a question or Order this book Browse our books Search our books Book dealer info | ![]() Author: FORWARD, MARTIN Title: Religion: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides) Description: Oneworld Publications, UK, 2001. First Edition, Softcover. Very Good Condition. 9781851682584 192 pages. Available Now. Book Description: This unique introduction takes a careful look at the role of religion and the spiritual dimension in the real world. Conversational in tone, but built on a solid foundation of knowledge, it covers an enormous range of issues in a succinct and straightforward style, from the origins of religious belief to the future of religion in today's spiritual landscape. Drawing on history, theology, sociology, philosophy and the words of great thinkers old and new, this lively little volume will both inform and stimulate. : From the Back Cover: This unique introduction takes a careful look at the role of religion and the spiritual dimension int eh real world. Conversational in tone, but built on a solid foundation of knowledge, it covers an enormous range of issues ina succinct and straightforward style, from the origins of religious belief to the future of religion in today's spiritual landscape. Drawing on history, theology, sociology, philosophy and the words of great thinkers old and new, this lively little volume also presents such key ideas as: : One God or many gods -- is less really more?: High days and Holy days -- the role of festivals and festivities around the world: The life after this life -- religion, death, and what may lie beyond: Whether beginning to believe, beginning to wonder or simply beginning to think, this beginner's Guide to Religion will both inform and stimulate as it introduces the timeless human truths behind our common spiritual quests.: Martin Forward is currently the Helena Wackerlin Professor of Religious Studies at Aurora University, Illinois, and Executive Director of its Center for Faith and Action. He is an ordained Methodist minister, is the author and editor of numerous books and articles, and is an acknowledged expert in contemporary religious studies. : About the Author: Martin Forward is currently the Helena Wackerlin Professor of Religious Studies at Aurora University, Illinois, and Executive Director of its Center for Faith and Action. He is an ordained Methodist minister, is the author and editor of numerous books and articles, and is an acknowledged expert in contemporary religious studies. Size: 13.7 x 1.7 x 21.8 cm. 192 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Religion & Theology; Paperback; ISBN: 1851682589. ISBN/EAN: 9781851682584. Inventory No: F200-1004. Keywords: BZDB395 Religion & Theology; Paperback; Religion A Beginners Guide Beginners Guides Martin Forward Paperback Price: GBP 8.70 = appr. US$ 12.42 Seller: Cosmo Books - Book number: F200-1004 See more books from our catalog: Religion & Theology |