{"product_id":"a-guide-to-religious-thought-santanu-k-patro-9781451499636","title":"A Guide to Religious Thought and Practices","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Guide to Religious Thought and Practices \u003c\/b\u003edevotes a chapter to each of the world religions, all but one of which are written by a member of that faith community. Readers thus gain insiders views into the theology, spirituality, and religious practice of each faith. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe introduction encourages respect and engagement with those of other faiths. It emphasizes the cultural nature of religion and its importance to society, and it notes the rise of interest in the study of religious traditions in the face of contemporary geopolitics. This book does not, however, attempt to address these politics, leaving the reader to think about and interpret the issues for themselves.\u003cp\u003eThe International Study Guides (ISGs) are clear and accessible resources, contextual and ecumenical in content and missional in direction. The contributors are theological educators who come from different countries and different religious backgrounds and bring practical emphasis alongside contemporary scholarly reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Santanu K. Patro\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1451499639\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781451499636\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Fortress Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/01\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.68lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.59h x 5.33w x 0.24d","brand":"Santanu K. Patro","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44066316910847,"sku":"9781451499636","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1ec80848-c1bb-485e-a455-fcfe20e2f844.jpg?v=1685406572","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-guide-to-religious-thought-santanu-k-patro-9781451499636","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}