Book Details

Invitation to Asian Religions, 1st Edition by Jeffrey Brodd, Layne Little, Brad Nystrom, Robert Platzner, Richard Shek, and Erin Stiles is a clear, engaging, and culturally informed eBook that introduces readers to the rich diversity of religious traditions across Asia. Designed for beginners, this text emphasizes understanding religions as lived traditions that shape cultures, ethics, and daily life.

The eBook explores major Asian religious traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Daoism, Confucianism, Shinto, Sikhism, and Chinese and East Asian religions, highlighting their historical origins, core beliefs, rituals, and contemporary practices. Thoughtful explanations, primary sources, and real-world examples help readers appreciate both similarities and differences among traditions.

Ideal for introductory courses in religious studies, humanities, and global studies, as well as general readers, this eBook promotes cross-cultural literacy, critical thinking, and respectful engagement with religious diversity.

Key Features:

✔ Comprehensive overview of major Asian religious traditions

✔ Accessible, student-friendly writing style

✔ Integrates history, beliefs, rituals, and lived religion

✔ Ideal for students, educators, and general readers

✔ Encourages global awareness and cultural understanding