The Sacred Quest: An Invitation to the Study of Religion

This new edition of The Sacred Quest uses a thematic and comparative approach to the study of religion. This work reflects a long history of use in undergraduate programs at the introductory level. Focus of the individual chapters attempts to give equal weight to both theoretical issues and to practices as they are reflected in the major religions of the world. Features new to this edition *Updated and revised material throughout *Emphasis on more contemporary issues of religion and culture *Enhanced ethical considerations *Updated bibliographies