- Paperback: 542 pages
- Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (May 29 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0023250925
- ISBN-13: 978-0023250927
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 17.3 x 2.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 771 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #367,496 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This book compares Judaism, Christianity, and Islam using seven common themes, which are equally relevant to each tradition. Provoking critical thinking, this book addresses the cultural framework of religious meanings. It explores similarities and differences among Judaism, Christianity, and Islam as it explains the ongoing process of interpretation in each religion. A comparative view of monotheistic religions showing the manor in which each has influenced and responded to the others. Provides readers with an opportunity to appreciate how religious change takes place and how traditions are shaped and reshaped including popular religion. Combines a focus on specific themes (scripture, ritual, ethics) with a strong narrative about the historical developments of these themes. Lets the reader see the enduring aspects of each tradition alongside of the changes. A discussion of material culture is presented.. Including an analysis of art and architecture, food, dress, and the organization of space. Written in crisp, clear prose, with a non-technical, casual approach. Includes illustrations, maps, timelines, and glossary.
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This book compares Judaism, Christianity, and Islam using seven common themes, which are equally relevant to each tradition. Provoking critical thinking, this text addresses the cultural framework of religious meanings. It explores similarities and differences among Judaism, Christianity, and Islam as it explains the ongoing process of interpretation in each religion.
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A gem of a book,
By Dorothy B. Goodman (Setauket, N.Y.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Jews, Christians, Muslims: A Comparative Introduction to Monotheistic Religions (Paperback)
A tour de force. Corrigan manages to provide literary, historical, mythological themes and contexts that illuminate current practice and belief.I found the details of this book enlarged my understanding of why and how these religions have many common strains and where they depart from one another.It also explains how the traditions of each,along with the practice,ethics and politics keep each vital enough in different countries and changing times to keep them going. A very weighty and multidimensional subject written with much grace. It's not only excellent as a reference book, it also holds up as a fascinating read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A gem of a book,
By Dorothy B. Goodman - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Jews, Christians, Muslims: A Comparative Introduction to Monotheistic Religions (Paperback)
A tour de force. Corrigan manages to provide literary, historical, mythological themes and contexts that illuminate current practice and belief.I found the details of this book enlarged my understanding of why and how these religions have many common strains and where they depart from one another.It also explains how the traditions of each,along with the practice,ethics and politics keep each vital enough in different countries and changing times to keep them going. A very weighty and multidimensional subject written with much grace. It's not only excellent as a reference book, it also holds up as a fascinating read.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Jews, Christians, Muslims,
By Donn Stephens - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Jews, Christians, Muslims: A Comparative Introduction to Monotheistic Religions (Paperback)
While this book provides a very informative review of each of these religions, and the students in my class benefited a great deal from the material presented, I found the writing style to be exceedingly dry and difficult to read in most chapters. I was also somewhat dismayed at the way a great deal of the material on the Christian and Jewish faiths were presented. I think that if the authors were going to present their own perspective, they are entitled to do so. However, they should point out that it is their own perspective. I think some of the material was so slanted that it could be argued that the information is incorrect.
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A layman reads about monotheism,
By honey "honey" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Jews, Christians, Muslims: A Comparative Introduction to Monotheistic Religions (Paperback)
A worthwhile book for those seeking information on this subject. The best sections by far are those on Christianity. They are written with an honesty not shown in most of the Muslim parts, and with style and humor missing from the rest.
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