World Religions (2003): A Voyage of Discovery

by Jeffrey Brodd

The Ad Hoc Committee to Oversee the Use of the Catechism has judged that the text falls outside the scope of the types of materials they review for conformity to the Catechism. *

"Why do Muslims face Mecca to pray? Why do Buddhists chant?" The major religions of the world are a mystery to many high school teens. Now you can help them unlock the doors of these traditions with our new text, World A Voyage of Discovery. The book is an introductory survey that helps eleventh and twelfth graders understand the people, dimensions, and religious principles of the world's major religions. The textbook includes a chapter on each of eleven major world religions, including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and others. The text offers the Catholic perspective on interreligious dialogue, an overview of basic questions that religions address, and Ninian Smart's seven dimensions of religion. A glossary and word pronunciations in each chapter help students learn unfamiliar terms. In addition, the second edition of this text incorporates the following new

Genres: Nonfiction, Textbooks

312 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1998

Reviews

[Juanita · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good, basic review or start, depending on where your context. I like using the seven dimensions of religion, outlined in the first chapter, when hearing how the average, non-academic person talks about their beliefs: experiential, mythic, doctrinal, ethical, ritual, social, and material.

[Abraham Gustavson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Catholic textbook on the World Religions aimed at students aged 14-16. I have taught out of this book for three years. It gives an excellent overview of the major religions, however it sometimes focuses a bit too much on trying to blend all religions to reach monotheistic conclusions. I enjoyed reading out of this book, but if you are looking for a text along the same lines but with a higher reading level pick up Huston Smith's The World's Religions instead. Is what it is. And that is all we can be.

[Marina Quattrocchi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've always wanted to understand the teachings of every major world religions, but could never find the right book. This book is actually the textbook used in many Catholic secondary schools to teach world religions. I found the book fascinating, well written and researched. I learned a great deal about the similarities and differences of every major religion. Great book for building tolerance and understand of other faiths. Really glad I read it.

[Autum Fox · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to read with manageable chapters. Good for people that are learning the basics. Activities to help with understanding and chapter questions to help with studying. Also, has clear definitions. Good use of italics and bold. Includes personal stories and small excerpts of information. Pictures of decent quality.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good clear, organized information. It's pretty much a text book, but the references are good. There are also lots of good pictures. Every religion I have heard of is covered.

[Rosemary]

It's good