World Religions in America: An Introduction

by Jacob Neusner (Editor)

In this, the third edition of Jacob Neusner’s basic, accessible, and proven guide to the world's religions as they are practiced in America, new chapters explore the Church of Scientology, Nature Religions, and the Bahai faith. In addition, the chapter on Islam in America has been expanded. Each chapter includes study questions, essay topics, and suggestions for further reading. Contributers include Sam Gill, Martin Marty, Peter Paris, Andrew Greeley, Justo Gonzalez, Jaroslav Pelikan, Gerald Larson, Malcolm Eckel, Robert Ellwood, John Esposito, Dell deChant, Danny Jorgensen, Mike McMullen, Elizabeth Fox-Genovese, and William Scott Green.

Genres: Religion, School, Nonfiction, Textbooks

360 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Neusner was educated at Harvard University, the Jewish Theological Seminary of America (where he received rabbinic ordination), the University of Oxford, and Columbia University.

Neusner is often celebrated as one of the most published authors in history (he has written or edited more than 950 books.)Since 1994, he taught at Bard College. He also taught at Columbia University, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Brandeis University, Dartmouth College, Brown University, and the University of South Florida.

Neusner was a member of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, and a life member of Clare Hall, Cambridge University. He is the only scholar to have served on both the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts. He also received scores of academic awards, honorific and otherwise.

Reviews

[Margali Ea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Admittedly my father wrote this book, so go ahead and disregard my review if you like. The information is really illuminating, and dusts away any misconceptions you might have about oft referred to religions, such as Scientiology and Christian Science.

[Victoria · Rating 3 out of 5]

Structural Organization The book is divided into logical parts that complement each other effectively. Each section serves a specific purpose in the overall context of the work. The introduction and the conclusion frame the main content in a traditional way. Look at the table of contents and internal layout via the link. >>> https://script.google.com/macros/s/AK...

[Marlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good basic text.

[Shawn Dougherty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear concise unbiased information on different religious organizations.

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This review is about the 4th Edition of the book. This well-written book is the only one you need to get a solid, broad education on the various faith traditions of the majority of Americans. I was particularly interested in Chapter 20, “Religion and Women in America” written by Eleanor J. Stebner. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn about religious traditions in the United States.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my textbook for my world religions class and it was easy to read and follow. Each religion was written on by an expert of that religion and the study questions at the end of each chapter were helpful. I usually don't keep textbooks, but I think I'm going to keep this one.

[David Horney · Rating 4 out of 5]

read for school

[Maggie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very in-depth for the amount of space dedicated to each religion, this book was a fulfilling read and one I'll keep on the shelf after the class is over.