"This handbook of religion is not simply a catalog of the religions of the world, or even of religions as such, but a conceptual framing of religions that engages the evangelical perspective without excluding other views. A novel feature is the inclusion of essays by practitioners of other religions and of cultural and ideological movements. Statistics and maps of the spread of religions make the handbook a useful resource for teaching and study."  
\--__Lamin Sanneh__, professor of missions and world Christianity, Yale Divinity School, professor of history and professor of international and area studies, Yale University  
  
"The editors have orchestrated a remarkable handbook of religion that will bring our understanding of non-Christian religions and new religious movements to a new level. This handbook brings practitioners of other faiths alongside the best of evangelical scholarship to produce a magisterial volume that will serve the church well for decades. In the face of seemingly intractable questions and issues that religious pluralism inevitably presents to the church, this volume reflects the nuanced conversations that are now taking place around the world. The result is a volume that is historically informed, theologically vibrant, and engagingly practical. This is truly a landmark text."  
\--__Timothy C. Tennent__, president and professor of world Christianity, Asbury Theological Seminary  
  
"Three exceptional scholars of deep Christian commitment in our global era of complex, interactive religious diversity have gifted us with a handbook rich enough in perspective, content, and method to satisfy historians of comparative religion, contemporary theologians of world Christianity, and evangelists in Christian mission anywhere in the world--a formidable task, which they have accomplished with considerable insight. While there are many textbooks introducing world religions, none does so with (1) the depth of scholarship, including real voices of religious adherents and (2) the range of Christian hope to which this handbook bears witness. This would be an ideal textbook for my course Engagement with Other Faiths at Fuller Theological Seminary."  
\--__Diane B. Obenchain__, professor of religion and director of the China program, Fuller Theological Seminary

__Terry C. Muck__ (PhD, Northwestern University), now retired, served as executive director of the Louisville Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, a center supporting research and leadership education on American religion. __Harold A. Netland__ (PhD, Claremont Graduate University) is director of the PhD in Intercultural Studies program and professor of philosophy of religion and intercultural studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. __Gerald R. McDermott__ (PhD, University of Iowa) is Anglican Chair of Divinity/History and Doctrine at Beeson Divinity School, Samford University, in Birmingham, Alabama.

How do other religions' beliefs compare with Christian beliefs? Do people of other religions practice their religion like Christians do? How have Christians made contact with other religions over the years, and what has been the result?  
  
This comprehensive handbook answers questions Christians might raise about religions not their own by presenting a Christian perspective on religion and its many manifestations around the world. Written by top religion scholars from a broad spectrum of Christianity, the handbook introduces world religions, indigenous religious traditions, and new religious movements, providing a concise overview of the teachings and practices of each. Articles explore the relationship of other religions to Christianity, offering historical perspective on past encounters and highlighting current issues. The Handbook of Religion also contains articles by adherents of non-Christian religions to give readers an insider's perspective on various religions and their encounters with Christianity. Professors and students of the world's religions will value this work.

This comprehensive handbook provides a Christian perspective on religion and its many manifestations around the world. Written by top religion scholars from a broad spectrum of Christianity, it introduces world religions, indigenous religious traditions, and new religious movements. Articles explore the relationship of other religions to Christianity, providing historical perspective on past encounters and highlighting current issues. The book also contains articles by adherents of non-Christian religions, offering readers an insider's perspective on various religions and their encounters with Christianity. Maps, timelines, and sidebars are included.

Written by top scholars, this comprehensive handbook introduces world religions, indigenous religious traditions, and new religious movements from a Christian perspective.

__Contents__ Part 1: Introduction  
Part 2: World Religions  
Part 3: Indigenous Religions  
Part 4: New Religious Movements  
Part 5: Essays

Handbook of Religion \[eBook\] offers a Christian perspective on global religions, featuring articles by scholars and adherents. Includes maps, timelines, and insights on interfaith relations.

\["For Christians seeking to understand world religions", "Clarifies complex relationships between religions and faith", "You will gain knowledge to engage in informed discussions"\]

The Handbook of Religion offers insights into global faiths from a Christian view.

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Preface

Part 1: Introduction

1 The Christian Study of World Religion

2 The Study of Religion

3 A Christian Theology of Religions

4 Christian Interaction with Other Religions

Part 2: World Religions

5 World Religions Introduction

6 Hinduism: History, Beliefs, Practices

7 Hinduism: Christian Contacts

8 Hinduism: Theological Exchanges

9 Hinduism: Current Issues

10 Hinduism: Adherent Essay

11 Buddhism: History, Beliefs, Practices

12 Buddhism: Christian Contacts

13 Buddhism: Theological Exchanges

14 Buddhism: Current Issues

15 Buddhism: Adherent Essay

16 Judaism: History, Beliefs, Practices

17 Judaism: Christian Contacts

18 Judaism: Theological Exchanges

19 Judaism: Current Issues

20 Judaism: Adherent Essay

21 Islam: History, Beliefs, Practices

22 Islam: Christian Contacts

23 Islam: Theological Exchanges

24 Islam: Current Issues

25 Islam: Adherent Essay

Part 3: Indigenous Religions

26 Indigenous Religions Introduction

27 India: History, Beliefs, Practices

28 India: Christian Contacts

29 India: Theological Exchanges

30 India: Current Issues

31 China: History, Beliefs, Practices

32 China: Christian Contacts

33 China: Theological Exchanges

34 China: Current Issues

35 Southeast Asia: History, Beliefs, Practices

36 Southeast Asia: Christian Contacts

37 Southeast Asia: Theological Exchanges

38 Southeast Asia: Current Issues

39 North Asia: History, Beliefs, Practices

40 North Asia: Christian Contacts

41 North Asia: Theological Exchanges

42 North Asia: Current Issues

43 Europe: History, Beliefs, Practices

44 Europe: Christian Contacts

45 Europe: Theological Exchanges

46 Europe: Current Issues

47 Middle East: History, Beliefs, Practices

48 Middle East: Christian Contacts

49 Middle East: Theological Exchanges

50 Middle East: Current Issues

51 Africa: History, Beliefs, Practices

52 Africa: Christian Contacts

53 Africa: Theological Exchanges

54 Africa: Current Issues

55 Oceania: History, Beliefs, Practices

56 Oceania: Christian Contacts

57 Oceania: Theological Exchanges

58 Oceania: Current Issues

59 North America: History, Beliefs, Practices

60 North America: Christian Contacts

61 North America: Theological Exchanges

62 North America: Current Issues

63 Meso- and South America: History, Beliefs, Practices

64 Meso- and South America: Christian Contacts

65 Meso- and South America: Theological Exchanges

66 Meso- and South America: Current Issues

Part 4: New Religious Movements

67 New Religious Movements (NRM) Introduction

68 NRM: Christian Derivatives Introduction

69 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: History, Beliefs, Practices

70 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: Theological Exchanges, Current Issues

71 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: Adherent Essay

72 Jehovah's Witnesses: History, Beliefs, Practices

73 Jehovah's Witnesses: Theological Exchanges, Current Issues

74 Jehovah's Witnesses: Adherent Essay

75 Church of Christ, Scientist: History, Beliefs, Practices

76 Church of Christ, Scientist: Adherent Essay

77 NRM: World Religion Derivatives Introduction

78 Nation of Islam: History, Beliefs, Practices

79 Nation of Islam: Theological Exchanges, Current Issues

80 Transcendental Meditation: History, Beliefs, Practices

81 Transcendental Meditation: Theological Exchanges, Current Issues

82 Soka Gakkai: History, Beliefs, Practices

83 Soka Gakkai: Theological Exchanges, Current Issues

84 Soka Gakkai: Adherent Essay

85 NRM: Nature Religions Introduction

86 Paganism and Neopaganism: History, Beliefs, Practices

87 Paganism and Neopaganism: Theological Exchanges, Current Issues

88 Paganism and Neopaganism: Adherent Essay

89 Gnosticism: History, Beliefs, Practices

90 Gnosticism: Theological Exchanges, Current Issues

91 Environmentalism: History, Beliefs, Practices

This handbook offers a comprehensive overview of various religious traditions, teachings, and practices from a Christian perspective. Ideal for students and scholars of theology.

\["For Christians wanting to deepen their understanding of faith", "Clarifies complex religious concepts for modern believers", "You will engage more meaningfully with your faith journey"\]

This handbook offers a comprehensive look at Christian traditions and teachings.

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