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Derek Cooper examines the rival worldviews found in Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism, Judaism, Islam, and irreligion. He engages these worldviews from a Christian perspective, first by showing how the biblical authors engaged other religions and then by surveying the way Christian theologians have done so. Each chapter contains six parts: (i) a creation story, (ii) the religion’s historical origin, (iii) its beliefs, (iv) religious writings, (v) worship practices, (vi) as well as Christian reflections on the religion. For those who would like to read more, the appendix includes lists of helpful primary and secondary books.
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P&R Books by Derek Cooper
Christianity and World Religions: An Introduction to the World’s Major Faiths (Released 2013)
Derek Cooper examines the rival worldviews found in Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism, Judaism, Islam, and irreligion. He engages these worldviews from a Christian perspective, first by showing how the biblical authors engaged other religions and then by surveying the way Christian theologians have done so. Each chapter contains six parts: (i) a creation story, (ii) the religion’s historical origin, (iii) its beliefs, (iv) religious writings, (v) worship practices, (vi) as well as Christian reflections on the religion. For those who would like to read more, the appendix includes lists of helpful primary and secondary books.
Christianity and New Religious Movements: An Introduction to the World’s Newest Faiths (Released 2023)
Every major religion has produced hundreds of offshoots. Although sometimes disparaged as cults or sects, these new religious movements are often culturally accepted and claim to promote a healthy and happy lifestyle. We may have heard of them, but many of us know little about them. For Christians, this makes it difficult for us to engage with their adherents wisely and well.
Derek Cooper, a professor of global Christianity, delves into ten of the most historic, most prominent, and most recognizable new religious movements, focusing on ones with members whom people have a higher chance of meeting. Writing from a confessional yet compassionate Christian perspective, he provides an overview of religions such as Jainism, Nation of Islam, Mormonism, and Scientology—their origins, religious writings, beliefs, practices—and describes effective points of contact for Christians. Includes discussion questions and suggestions for further reading.
Publisher : P&R Publishing
Publication date : January 25, 2013
Language : English
Print length : 240 pages
ISBN-10 : 1596384468
ISBN-13 : 978-1596384460
Item Weight : 1.3 pounds
Dimensions : 7 x 1 x 9.75 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #389,702 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #502 in Comparative Religion (Books)
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