Religion

This must-have volume explores current trends in religion around the world, such as the spread of Pentecostal Christianity, a religious revival in China, growth of Buddhism in New Zealand, and U.S. efforts toward Jewish-Muslim understanding. Readers will learn about religion in relation to science, education, and politics. This book also discusses violence and religious practice, including China's oppression of Tibetan Buddhists, and religious strife in Northern Ireland. Stirring essays sources include His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, the World Council of Churches, Christian Conference of Asia, and South Asian Councils of Churches.

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Review: ReligionGreenhaven Press has a hot print reference series to check out. Appropriate for high schoolers and general readers, the Global Viewpoints' series contains news and magazine articles, authoritative essays, and primary-source documents and will grow by eight to ten per year.Library Journal, March 15, 2009
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Grades
10-12+
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Grades
9-12+
Details:
Product type: Paperback Book
ISBN: 978-0-7377-4722-5
Author: Diane Andrews Henningfeld
Copyright: 2010
Reading Level: Grades 10-12+
Interest Level: Grades 9-12+
Lexile: 1340L
Dimensions: 6" x 9"