Anna Green

The Religion Factor Anna Green

Brief Description: In this companion to World Religions in America: An Introduction, renowned contributors explore the importance of religion in the lives of people, communities, and nations. Their concern is not with particular doctrines within the various religious traditions, but with how real people ive these traditions today and the impact this has on the larger social order. Jacket Description/Back: In this companion to the best-selling World Religions in America: An Introduction, renowned contributors explore the importance of religion in the lives of people, communities, and nations. Their concern is not with particular doctrines within the various religious traditions, but with how real people live these traditions today and their impact on the larger social order. Brief Description: Contributors explore the importance of religion in the lives of people, communities, and nations. Their concern is not with particular doctrines within the various religious traditions, but with how people live these traditions today and what impact they have. Review Citations:

Publishers Weekly 09/30/1996 pg. 75 (EAN 9780664256883, Paperback)

Booklist 11/01/1996 pg. 462 (EAN 9780664256883, Paperback)

Contributor Bio:  Green, William Scott William Scott Green is Dean of the College at the University of Rochester, and Bernstein Professor of Jewish Studies. Contributor Bio:  Neusner, Jacob Jacob Neusner is Distinguished Service Professor of the History and Theology of Judaism; Senior Fellow, Institute of Advanced Theology, Bard College, in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York.