Featuring a unique, consistent, and modular chapter structure - "Teachings," "History," and "Way of Life" - and numerous pedagogical features, Invitation to Western Religions invites students to explore the world's great religions with respect and a sense of wonder. This chapter structureenables students to navigate Western religions - Indigenous Religions of North America, Indigenous Religions of Africa, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and New Religious Movements - in a consistent and systematic way and helps students to make comparisons between religions. The bookdescribes the essential features of each Western religion and shows how they have responded to basic human needs and to the cultural contexts in which they developed. The authors also encourage students to develop an appreciation for what religious beliefs and practices actually mean to theiradherents. Also available to suit your course needs:Invitation to World Religions, Second Edition: 9780199378364Invitation to Asian Religions: 9780190211264 | Invitation to Western Religions by Jeffrey Brodd, Paperback | Indigo Chapters