Sin and Salvation in the World Religions: A Short Introduction

This text provides a global yet concise survey of the role played by sin and salvation in Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism and Hinduism. Considering what sin actually is, and what constitutes salvation, it draws on scriptural teachings and the view of leading thinkers on human frailty and the afterlife in the major world faiths. With a conclusion which offers a balanced view of the similarities between all religions, this is an accessible guide for students and theologians alike

Author: Harold Coward
Publisher: ONEWorld
Published: 07/03/2013
Pages: 197
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 8.84h x 6.56w x 0.62d
ISBN13: 9781851683192
ISBN10: 1851683194
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Comparative Religion
- Religion | History

About the Author
Harold Coward is the Director of the Centre for Studies in Religion and Society at the University of Victoria, Canada. Author and editor of many books, he is a well-known expert on Hinduism, philosophy and comparative religion.

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