THE PRENTICE-HALL SERIES IN WORLD RELIGIONS
introduces the major religious traditions of the world in a distinctive fashion: 1) each book follows the same outline, allowing a high level of consistency in content and approach; 2) each book is oriented toward viewing religious tradition as a "cultural" system that includes historical, intellectual, ritual, and social forms. To achieve a meaningful level of communication about world religions, the books give considerable space to "cameo" insights into particular personalities, movements, and historical moments. These selected descriptions and analyses foster an understanding of the world view, life-style, and deep dynamics of practicing religious cultures. Each book provides essential information about the religious tradition to which it is devoted. - Robert S. Ellwood, Jr., Series Editor