Religion (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780737747225)

This must-have volume explores current trends in religion around the world, such as the spread of Pentecostal Christianity, a religious revival in China, growth of Buddhism in New Zealand, and U.S. efforts toward Jewish-Muslim understanding. Readers will learn about religion in relation to science, education, and politics. This book also discusses violence and religious practice, including China's oppression of Tibetan Buddhists, and religious strife in Northern Ireland. Stirring essays sources include His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, the World Council of Churches, Christian Conference of Asia, and South Asian Councils of Churches.

Author: Diane Andrews Henningfeld
ISBN-10: 0737747226
ISBN-13: 9780737747225
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2010
Pages: 248
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60d