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Presents the history of the Native American religions, starting from their roots as tribal religions, and then details the detrimental effects of European colonization, the annihilation of the Native Americans that threatened the religions, and their restoration in the 20th 20th century
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The African continent is home to more than 6,000 different ethnic and cultural groups, each with its own religious customs. Yet these many traditions have much in common, including an almost universal belief in a Supreme Being, a close interconnection between the sacred and the nonsacred, and a reliance on a rich oral tradition to pass on religious and ethical precepts from generation to generation. For a very long time, the indigenous religions of...
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International comparative social studies volume 23
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Brill
Pub. Date
2010
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English
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United Nations University Press
Pub. Date
c2009
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English
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Over more than two millennia, the world's leading religious traditions have provided the guidance in questions of when war can be justified, and of what methods and targets are permissible in war. Linking deep historical analysis to contemporary issues, this volume provides insight to the understanding of the role and influence of religion in the state politics. The book examines the norms of war in Hinduism, in Theravada Buddhism, in Japanese religion,...
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Philosophy of religion. World religions volume Volume 7
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Brill
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
9) Interpreting interreligious relations with Wittgenstein: philosophy, theology, and religious studies
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Philosophy of religion. World religions volume Volume 9
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Brill
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[2019]
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English
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Philosophy of religion. World religions volume Volume 10
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Brill
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[2022]
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English
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Philosophy of religion. World religions volume Volume 3
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Brill
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2015.
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English
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Philosophy of religion. World religions volume Volume 5
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Brill
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2015.
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English
15) World religions
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UXL/Thomson Gale
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c2007
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English
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Presents a guide to the major religions of the world.
16) Hinduism
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Discusses the history, beliefs, and traditions of Hinduism, dispelling misconceptions and providing understanding of the interconnection of religion and politics in India, the problems facing Hindu communities around the world and American movements in Hinduism.
17) Buddhism
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Cherry Lake Publishing
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2017.
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English
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Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, these books explore the six most popular world religions through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. In Buddhism, the text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of this religion, as well as how it relates to society today. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form...
18) Judaism
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An account of the history and rituals of Judaism, examining such areas as sacred use of the Hebrew language and the role of the faith in establishing the contemporary nation of Israel.
20) Islam
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Introduces a 15-year-old Muslim boy who lives in England, then discusses the origins of Islam, its beliefs and practices, responses to contemporary issues and challenges, and the distribution of Islam throughout the world.
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