Sacred Quest

<p><strong><em>Examines the main ideas that characterize all religious thought and practice. </em></strong></p> <p><em>The Sacred Quest</em> takes a thematic and comparative approach to the study of religion. It gives equal weight to theoretical issues and practices reflected in the major world religions.</p> <p>The text identifies the theoretical issues surrounding the study of religion and focuses on fundamental topics such as ritual and sacred language.</p> <p><strong>Learning Goals</strong></p> <p>Upon completing this book readers will be able to: </p> <ul> <li> Recognize main ideas that characterize all religious thought and practice</li> <li> Identify theoretical issues surrounding the study of religion</li> <li> Recognize fundamental topics of religion: ritual sacred communication and morality</li> </ul>