| Experiencing the World's Religions, 2/e Michael Molloy
Feature Summary- The text encourages direct experiences with each religion; every chapter begins with a "First Encounter" that animates some lived aspect of a religion, and ends with "Religion Beyond the Classroom," which suggests ways to experience individual religions at home and while traveling.
- Art, music, and architecture related to religions are emphasized; for example, the book provides descriptions of paradise in Islamic art, the development of Christian music and vocal treatments of the Mass, and Shinto shrine design.
- Major religious figures, such as Jesus, Luther, Mohammed, the Buddha, and Gandhi, are examined as real people, not simply historical figures.
- Key religious sites described include the bathing ghats of Benares, the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Saint Peter's Basilica, the Great Mosque of Mecca, and the Meiji Shrine.
- Pedagogy at the end of each chapter includes a list of defined key terms, a pronunciation guide, and individual and group study projects.
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