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Religious Worlds: The Comparative Study of Religion Kindle Edition
by William E. Paden (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (14)
From Gods, to ritual observance to the language of myth and the distinction between the sacred and the profane, Religious Worlds explores the structures common to all spiritual traditions.
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One of the best thought out and written introductions to the study of religion I have seen thus far. It not only explains but invites discussion and comment. --Charles H. Long, University of California, Santa Barbara
"A good introduction to the phenomenology of religion. Stressing that religions are not just systems of belief, but forms of behavior...Paden focuses on four key complementary categories: myth, ritual, gods and systems of purity." --Choice
"[Religious Worlds] provides clear bases of comparison from all of the world religions." --American Anthropologist
"A richly textured study of religion . . . . erudite and written in a very lucid prose style." --Philosophy East & West
"A useful overview of contemporary trends in the study of the faiths of today's world." --Publishers Weekly
"A work of thoughtful breadth." --Religious Studies Review
About the Author
William Paden is professor of religion at University of Vermont.
Publication date : 27 October 2015
Print length : 208 pages
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akingskid
5 out of 5 stars
A must read
Reviewed in the United States on 27 May 2013
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Religious Worlds is a must read for anyone who wants to understand other religions without a pre-conceived slant, and to get a broader perspective on why others believe as they do. I would highly recommend this book to theological and religious studies students.
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Alex Galindo
5 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
Reviewed in Brazil on 17 October 2019
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The author presents the different approaches to the comparative religion studies, from the Christian based approach, passing through the rationalist and universalist views for then present this new approach as the religion in his own therms, understanding it by its own language and so having a more precise understanding and a possibly less self biased view on them. I strongly recommend this book!
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Mack
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Did it’s job
Reviewed in the United States on 17 July 2023
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Needed this book for a course. Came on time and was as expected. Didn’t quite enjoy the subject matter but eh
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AprilB
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Reviewed in the United States on 19 March 2016
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Great read.
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