Experiences of the Sacred

<p><em style=color: rgb(51 51 51);>Experiences of the Sacred: Introductory Readings in Religion</em><span style=color: rgb(51 51 51);> provides students with a curated compilation of articles written on the different religious traditions. The articles provide students with valuable insight into the particular worldviews and beliefs of each religion.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgb(51 51 51);>The text provides an overview of seven religious traditions which are organized into three major categories: Dharmic traditions (Hinduism and Buddhism); Chinese traditions (Confucianism and Daoism); and Abrahamic traditions (Judaism Christianity and Islam). The readings on the religions are introduced by material on the cultures in which they were created providing students with rich historical and cultural context followed by overviews essays and descriptions of each tradition. Suggestions for further reading and reflection questions throughout the text encourage additional exploration and consideration of the material.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgb(51 51 51);>Providing students with a critical knowledge base of major religious traditions </span><em style=color: rgb(51 51 51);>Experiences of the Sacred</em><span style=color: rgb(51 51 51);> is an ideal textbook for foundational courses in world religion.</span></p>