ISBN10: 9401793751, ISBN13: 9789401793759, [publisher: Springer Netherlands] Hardcover Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This extensive work explores the changing world of religions, faiths and practices. It discusses a broad range of issues and phenomena that are related to religion, including nature, ethics, secularization, gender and identity. Broadening the context, it studies the interrelation between religion and other fields, including education, business, economics and law. The book presents a vast array of examples to illustrate the changes that have taken place and have led to a new world map of religions.Beginning with an introduction of the concept of the 'changing world religion map', the book first focuses on nature, ethics and the environment. It examines humankind's eternal search for the sacred, and discusses the emergence of 'green' religion as a theme that cuts across many faiths. Next, the book turns to the theme of the pilgrimage, illustrated by many examples from all parts of the world. In its discussion of the interrelation between religion and education, it looks at therole of missionary movements. It explains the relationship between religion, business, economics and law by means of a discussion of legal and moral frameworks, and the financial and business issues of religious organizations. The next part of the book explores the many 'new faces' that are part of the religious landscape and ...
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Springer, Date: 2015. Hardcover. New. 2015 edition. 3926 pages. 9.25x6.75x9.00 inches. 2015. Springer ISBN 9401793751 9789401793759 [GB]

Springer 2015 2015 ed. Hardcover New 2015 edition. 3926 pages. 9.25x6.75x9.00 inches.