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Jews, Christians, Muslims: A Comparative Introduction to Monotheistic Religions 1/e
John Corrigan
Frederick Denny
Carlos Eire
Martin S Jaffee
Published May 1997 by Prentice Hall
Copyright 1998, 542 pp., Paper
ISBN: 0-02-325092-5
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$63.00
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Summary

This book compares Judaism, Christianity, and Islam using seven common themes, which are equally relevant to each tradition. Provoking critical thinking, this book addresses the cultural framework of religious meanings. It explores similarities and differences among Judaism, Christianity, and Islam as it explains the ongoing process of interpretation in each religion. KEY TOPICS: A comparative view of monotheistic religions showing the manor in which each has influenced and responded to the others. Provides readers with an opportunity to appreciate how religious change takes place and how traditions are shaped and reshaped including popular religion. Combines a focus on specific themes (scripture, ritual, ethics) with a strong narrative about the historical developments of these themes. Lets the reader see the enduring aspects of each tradition alongside of the changes. A discussion of material culture is presented.. Including an analysis of art and architecture, food, dress, and the organization of space. Written in crisp, clear prose, with a non-technical, casual approach. Includes illustrations, maps, timelines, and glossary.

Features

  • A comparative view of monotheistic religions showing the manner in which each has influenced and responded to the others. Provides students with an opportunity to appreciate how religious change takes place, how traditions are shaped and reshaped and the similarities and differences of monotheistic cultures Pg.___
  • Combines a focus on specific themes (scripture, authority, ethics...) with a strong narrative about the historical developments of these traditions. This lets the reader see the enduring aspects of each tradition as well as the changes that occurred over time. Pg.___
  • Presents a discussion of material culture within each tradition including an analysis of art and architecture, food, dress, and the organization of space. Pg.___

    • This section provides a concrete look at diversity within each tradition as well as shared influences.

  • Written in crisp, clear prose, with a non-technical, casual approach. Pg.___
  • Includes illustrations, maps, timeline, and glossary. Pg.___
  • Companion reader of primary sources available. Pg. ___
Table of Contents

(NOTE:Each contains three sections, one each on Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

I. SCRIPTURE AND TRADITION

 1. In Judaism.

 2. In Christianity.

 3. In Islam.

II. MONOTHEISM.

 4. In Judaism.

 5. In Christianity.

 6. In Islam.

III. AUTHORITY.

 7. In Judaism.

 8. In Christianity.

 9. In Islam.

IV. WORSHIP AND RITUALS

10. In Judaism.

11. In Christianity.

12. In Islam.

V. ETHICS.

13. In Judaism.

14. In Christianity.

15. In Islam.

VI. MATERIAL CULTURE.

16. In Judaism.

17. In Christianity.

18. In Islam.

VII. RELIGION AND THE POLITICAL ORDER.

19. In Judaism.

20. In Christianity.

21. In Islam.

Notes.

Glossary.

Suggestions for Further Reading.

Timeline.

Index.



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