Jews, Christians, Muslims: A Comparative Introduction to Monotheistic Religions

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The second edition of Jews, Christians, Muslims: A Comparative Introduction to Monotheistic Religions, 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 and explores the similarities and differences among Judaism, Christianity, and Islam as it explains the ongoing process of interpretation in each religion. The book is designed for courses in Western and World Religions. Contents Preface Part 1: Scripture and Tradition 1 Scripture and Tradition in Judaism 2 Scripture and Tradition in Christianity 3 Scripture and Tradition in Islam Questions for Discussion and Review Part 2: Monotheism 4 Monotheism in Judaism 5 Monotheism in Christianity 6 Monotheism in Islam Questions for Discussion and Review Part 3: Authority 7 Authority in Judaism 8 Authority in Christianity 9 Authority in Islam Questions for Discussion and Review Part 4: Worship and Ritual 10 Worship and Ritual in Judaism 11 Worship and Ritual in Christianity 12 Worship and Ritual in Islam Questions for Discussion and Review Part 5: Ethics 13 Ethics in Judaism 14 Ethics in Christianity 15 Ethics in Islam Questions for Discussion and Review Part 6: Material Culture 16 Material Culture in Judaism 17 Material Culture in Christianity 18 Material Culture in Islam Questions for Discussion and Review Part 7: Religion and the Political Order 19 Religion and the Political Order in Judaism 20 Religion and the Political Order in Christianity 21 Religion and the Political Order in Islam Questions for Discussion and Review Notes Glossary Suggestions for Further Reading Timeline Credits Index