World Religions: A Voyage of Discovery

The updated edition of this highly acclaimed text continues to help young people unlock the doors to the world's major religious traditions. The textbook highlights recent events in the history of these traditions and helps eleventh- and twelfth-graders understand the people, dimensions, and religious principles of the world's major religions. NEW in this 4th edition: New! A new modern design with updated fonts, imagery, and colors brings new life to each page New! Each chapter begins with an updated opener to help draw students’ attention to key information that will be covered in the chapter  New! Updated events and statistics encourage discussion and a deeper understanding of the different religions New! Thought-provoking activities are embedded within each chapter to allow students to immerse themselves in and explore the content further New! Term definitions are now reflected in a sidebar directly on the page where the term is first introduced, making them easier for student