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Sacred Paths of the West

by: Ludwig, Theodore M

Sacred Paths of the West

by: Ludwig, Theodore M

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Edition: 3rd
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 06/09/2005
Publisher: ROUTLEDGE

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Summary

Unique in approach, Theodore M. Ludwig's The Sacred Paths of the West combines a historical-descriptive presentation of individual religions with a comparative-thematic approach. It begins with a discussion of the basic human questions and concerns relating to religion-for example, origin and identity, ultimate reality, human nature, and the good life-and then uses these essential concepts to help describe the beliefs, practices, and historical development of each religion.

Preface to the Third Edition

Part ONE: Exploring the Sacred Paths

(69)

Perspectives on the Religious Path

(24)

Studying Religious Experience

(3)

Some Dimensions of Religious Experience

(4)

Basic Human Concerns and Religious Responses

(15)

Sacred Story and Historical Context

(2)

Worlds of Meaning: Theoretical Teachings

(4)

Ritual Practices and the Good Life

(8)

Discussion Questions

(1)

Key Terms: Exploring the Sacred Paths

(1)

Beginnings of the Human Religious Adventure

(7)

Story of Humankind Before History

(3)

Religions of the Great Ancient Civilizations

(2)

Discussion Questions

(1)

Key Terms: Beginnings of the Human Religious Adventure

(1)

Sacred Paths Among Indigenous Peoples

(36)

Identity Through Sacred Stories

(4)

Recounting the Tribal Sacred History

(2)

Identifying with the Culture Heroes

(1)

Map The Americas and the Pacific

(1)

Worlds of Meaning of Indigenous Peoples

(12)

Sacred Reality in Sky and Earth

(4)

Map African Peoples

(1)

The World and Human Existence

(4)

Paths of Healing and Transformation

(3)

Ritual Activity and the Good Life

(16)

Sacred Time, Ritual, and Art

(6)

Society and the Good Life

(4)

Modern Transformations of Indigenous Societies

(6)

Discussion Questions

(1)

Key Terms: Sacred Paths Among Indigenous Peoples

(2)

Part TWO: Religions Arising in the Mediterranean World

(177)

Religions of Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Greece

(9)

Ancient Egyptian Religion

(3)

Cosmic Harmony and Human Existence

(2)

Ritual and Ethical Life

(1)

Map Ancient Civilizations

(1)

Religion in Ancient Mesopotamia

(3)

Cosmic State and Human Service

(1)

Ritual and Ethical Life

(1)

Religion in Ancient Greece

(2)

Worlds of Meaning in Ancient Greece

(1)

Ritual Activities and the Good Life

(1)

Discussion Questions

(1)

Key Terms: Religions of Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Greece

(1)

The Zoroastrian Tradition

(13)

Sacred Story and Historical Context

(3)

Zarathustra's Life and Teachings

(1)

Development of the Zoroastrian Tradition

(2)

Zoroastrian Worlds of Meaning

(3)

Supreme God and Lesser Divine Powers

(2)

Creation and Human History

(1)

The Path of Human Transformation

(1)

Ritual and the Good Life for Zoroastrians

(5)

Prayer, Rituals, and Art

(4)

Community and Ethical Ideals

(1)

Discussion Questions

(1)

Key Terms: Zoroastrianism

(1)

Jewish Sacred Story and Historical Context

(20)

Foundations of the Jewish Story

(11)

Beginnings: Israel, People of the Covenant

(4)

The Promised Land and the Kingdom

(1)

Map Ancient Israel

100

(2)

Decline of the Kingdom: The Prophets

102

(1)

The Founding of Judaism

103

(3)

Further Transformations of Judaism

106

(8)

Jewish Life and Thought in Islamic Contexts

106

(3)

Tragedy and Response in Christian Medieval Europe

109

(1)

Emancipation and the Modern Age

110

(3)

Continuing Struggles and Hopes

113

(1)

Discussion Questions

114

(1)

Jewish Worlds of Meaning

115

(12)

One God as Creator, Revealer, and Redeemer

115

(3)

The Development of Monotheism

115

(1)

Jewish Vision of the One God

116

(2)

The World and Human Existence

118

(4)

Creation and Preservation of the World

118

(2)

The Shadow of Sin

120

(2)

Following the Path of Torah

122

(4)

God as Redeemer

122

(1)

The Human Movement of Repentance

123

(1)

On the Path of Transformation

124

(1)

Universal Blessing, Now and Hereafter

125

(1)

Discussion Questions

126

(1)

Ritual Practices and the Good Life for Jews

127

(16)

Jewish Rituals and Worship

127

(7)

Sabbaths for Rest, Festivals for Rejoicing

127

(2)

Mitzvot of Ritual and Worship

129

(3)

Healing and Medicine Among Jews

132

(1)

Artistic Expression in Jewish Religious Life

133

(1)

The Life of Torah: Jewish Community and Ethics

134

(7)

The Jewish People

135

(1)

The Life of Halakhah

136

(2)

The Missions of Peoplehood

138

(3)

Discussion Questions

141

(1)

Key Terms: Judaism

141

(2)

Christian Sacred Story and Historical Context

143

(24)

Foundations of the Christian Story

143

(10)

Jewish Roots of the Christian Way

143

(1)

Life and Teachings of Jesus

144

(3)

Crucifixion and Resurrection

147

(3)

Beginnings of the Christian Church

150

(3)

Further Transformations of the Christian Way

153

(13)

The Early Christian Church in the Roman World

153

(2)

Map The Mediterranean World

155

(2)

Medieval Christianity: The Age of Faith

157

(3)

Renaissance and Reformation

160

(4)

Struggles with Modernity

164

(1)

Christians in the World Today

165

(1)

Discussion Questions

166

(1)

Christian Worlds of Meaning

167

(12)

Loving Parent and Triune God

167

(3)

Seeing God's Face in Christ

167

(1)

One God, Three Persons: The Trinity

168

(2)

Creation and Human Existence

170

(3)

The Nature of Creation

170

(1)

Sin and Separation from God

171

(2)

The Path: Salvation by Grace

173

(5)

Saved by Jesus Christ

173

(3)

The Way of Faith

176

(2)

The Life of the World to Come

178

(1)

Discussion Questions

178

(1)

Ritual Practices and the Good Life for Christians

179

(17)

Christian Worship and Ritual

179

(7)

Breaking Bread and Praising God

179

(1)

Festivals and Holy Days

180

(2)

Worship in Daily Life

182

(2)

Healing and Medicine Among Christians

184

(1)

Art in Christian Worship and Ritual

185

(1)

The Life of Love: Society and Ethics

186

(7)

The Society of the Church

186

(3)

Sanctification of Life in Ethics

189

(3)

Responsibility and Mission in the World

192

(1)

Discussion Questions

193

(1)

Key Terms: Christianity

194

(2)

Muslim Sacred Story and Historical Context

196

(24)

The Story of the Prophet and the Book

196

(9)

The Times Before Muhammad

196

(2)

Muhammad as the Final Prophet

198

(3)

Establishing the Ummah in Medina

201

(3)

A Religion for All Peoples: Expansion of Islam

204

(1)

The Islamic Ummah in History

205

(14)

The Classical Period of Islam

205

(1)

Map The Spread of Islam

206

(6)

Medieval Empires: Stability and Flourishing Muslim Culture

212

(2)

Reform Movements and the Modern World

214

(2)

Map The Contemporary Middle East and Surrounding Countries

216

(1)

Muslims in the World Today

217

(2)

Discussion Questions

219

(1)

Muslim Worlds of Meaning

220

(10)

Allah, Lord of the Worlds

220

(2)

Life Centered in One God

220

(1)

God in the World

221

(1)

Nature of the World and Humans

222

(4)

The World as God's Creation

222

(2)

Negligence and Unbelief

224

(2)

Guidance on the Straight Path

226

(3)

Islam as a Path of Knowledge

227

(1)

Blessings Now and in the Life Hereafter

228

(1)

Discussion Questions

229

(1)

Ritual Practices and the Good Life for Muslims

230

(17)

Ritual Worship and Sacred Times

230

(8)

The Five Pillars

230

(4)

Other Festivals and Rituals

234

(2)

Muslim Views of Healing and Medicine

236

(1)

Art in Islamic Worship and Life

237

(1)

The Life of Shari'ah: Society and Ethics

238

(7)

Social Structure of Islam

238

(3)

The Way of Shari'ah

241

(3)

Transformation of Human Society

244

(1)

Discussion Questions

245

(1)

Key Terms: Islam

245

(2)

Part THREE: Ongoing Explorations on the Sacred Paths

247

(24)

New Religious Movements

248

(17)

Spiritual Searching and Alternative Sacred Paths

248

(4)

Rise of New Sectarian Movements

249

(1)

Attraction to Alternative Paths in the West

250

(2)

Nontraditional New Religious Movements

252

(11)

New Sacred Paths: Nineteenth-Century Roots

252

(6)

New Spiritual Movements of the Twentieth Century

258

(5)

Discussion Questions

263

(1)

Key Terms: New Religious Movements

264

(1)

Guideposts and Crossings on the Paths

265

(6)

Discussion Questions

270

(1)

Glossary

271

(9)

Notes

280

(3)

Suggestions for Further Reading

283

(7)

Acknowledgments

290

(2)

Index

292

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