The Quest of World Religions

<p>Featuring chapters written by scholars within their own disciplines as well as carefully curated selections from key religious texts <em>The Quest of World Religions: An Introduction and Anthology</em> provides readers with an illuminating overview of global faith systems. The text also urges readers to approach this study as seekers those engaging their own selves in a quest for authentic spirituality and truth.</p><p><br></p><p>In the introductory chapter volume editor John A. Studebaker describes world religions as having a common theme found in the Latin <em>religio</em> (reconnection). Each religion seeks to reconnect their devotee to God the gods or the supernatural. The editor also provides helpful practices for respecting others while fostering a quest for truth.</p><p><br></p><p>The text features four units which survey Western Eastern tribal and secular religions. In Unit I readers learn about Judaism Christianity and Islam. In Unit II Hinduism Buddhism Taoism and Confucianism are discussed. In Units III and IV readers engage with African traditional religion Native American spirituality and secular religions. Each chapter begins with a brief historical overview of a religion traces its essential story (that culminates in reconnection) and concludes with a creative <em>CODA</em> a comparison and contrast with Christianity (a system with which many students will be familiar).</p><p><br></p><p>Featuring personal reflections well-researched chapters and a unique approach <em>The Quest of World Religions</em> is an excellent resource for courses and programs in world religions and theology as well as for personal study.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>John A. Studebaker Ph.D. </strong>is a professor at LEMA Seminary and the executive director of the BMI Oasis a hosted place of rest for professional ministers. Dr. Studebaker's teaching expertise includes systematic and practical theology religion worldviews and apologetics.</p><p> </p><p><strong>David Cashin </strong>is a professor of intercultural studies at Columbia International University. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from Stockholm University an M.A. from Dhaka University and a B.A from Gordon University. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Chris Gnanakan </strong>is a professor of theology and global studies at Liberty University. He holds a D.D. from Trinity Baptist College a Ph.D. from the University of Leeds a D.Min. and M.Th. from the South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies and an M.Div. from the Asia Graduate School of Theology.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Joshua Bowman</strong> is a Christian scholar and teacher with experience in higher education publishing development leadership politics and research. He is the part-time director of operation at All Saints Anglican Church and vice president of the Ciceronian Society. </p><p> </p>