{"product_id":"world-religions-an-indispensable-introduction-9781418545970","title":"World Religions: An Indispensable Introduction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn essential and concise introduction to eight of the world's major religions. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the Christian, there's value in learning about different religions and unfamiliar expressions of belief. First of all, it gives us a greater understanding of the world we live in. But a study of other faiths can also deepen our own while making us more effective witnesses to those who don't share a belief in Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eWorld Religions\u003c\/em\u003e, Gerald R. McDermott explains what you need to understand about major world religions so that you can be equipped to engage people of other faiths. McDermott offers an overview of the central beliefs of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Shinto.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures include: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsights from members of each religious community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscussions of each religion's major traditions, rituals, and leaders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA glossary of important terms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMcDermott, Gerald R.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eGerald R. McDermott (PhD, University of Iowa) is the Anglican professor of divinity at Beeson Divinity School. McDermott has been the author, co-author, or editor of more than twenty books. An Anglican priest, he is teaching pastor at Christ the King Anglican Church, and is married to Jean. Together they have three sons and twelve grandchildren.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomas Nelson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50726564692242,"sku":"9781418545970","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4cd3eef9-9a93-4d52-8f31-2610af28d39b.jpg?v=1734875124","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/world-religions-an-indispensable-introduction-9781418545970","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}