Readings in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Publication Date: 
1998
Author(s): 
John Corrigan (Author), Frederick M. Denny (Author), Carlos M.N. Eire (Author), Martin S. Jaffee (Author)
ISBN Number: 
9780020000000
Publisher Site/Purchasing Link: 
Prentice Hall
Author (Faculty Member): 
Carlos Eire

A comparative introduction to significant readings found in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The book covers a wide range of historical periods up to the present day. The readings explore six major themes from the perspective of each tradition. The six major themes includes coverage of: Scripture and Tradition; Monotheism; Authority and Community; Worship and Ritual; Ethics; and Religion and the Political Order. For anyone interested in Western Religious Traditions in Religion or History Departments.