Updated coverage of world developments, especially as they relate to the political force of religion, including Christian fundamentalism, jihad in Islam, and the role of Hinduism in Indian politics.
New boxes on ancient Egyptian religions and Muslim personal names.
Expanded discussions of Daoism, Mahayana Buddhism, and recent theorists who have influenced the study of religion, including Levi-Strauss, Foucault, and Derrida.
Two new personal experience vignettes, providing greater emphasis on Buddhism and Chinese religions as they are actually lived by believers.
Additional photos illustrating people’s everyday religious activities.
Revised and updated maps, including new maps of the Pueblo Peoples, Jainism and Sikhism, and Daoism and Confucianism, and the presence of Islam in Europe.
Revised and updated timelines.
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