The publisher， Prentice-Hall Humanities/Social Science This exceptionally readable survey of the modern religious world explores the development， doctrines， and practices of today's major faiths -- both traditional faiths and new religious movements. Throughout， it emphasizes the personal consciousness of believers and their own account of themselves， their religion， and reality at large. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From the Back Cover Key Benefit: This exceptionally readable survey of the modern religious world explores the development， doctrines， and practices of today's major faiths both traditional faiths and new religious movements. Key Topics: The book emphasizes the personal consciousness of believers and their own account of themselves， their religion， and reality at large. Each chapter focuses on a different religion looking first at its historical development and teachings， and then exploring how these traditions have evolved into contemporary beliefs and practices. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.