Books like The world's living religions by Archie J. Bahm

An updated, comprehensive guide to the world’s major faiths—including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism—and the native spiritual traditions of the Americas, Australia, Africa, and Oceania, emphasizing their core teachings and inner dimensions.

"Now in its third successful edition, 'A concise introduction to world religions' is a comprehensive introduction to major faith traditions around the globe. Building on the strong foundations provided by the two-volume set 'World religions: Eastern traditions; and 'World religions: Western traditions', this contributed volume offers students an engaging, insightful overview of each tradition's history, practices, and place within the contemporary society. Highlights: A new introductory chapter gives students an up-to-date overview of the study of religion around the globe; Three new contributions offer fresh chapters on Indigenous, Jewish, and Christian traditions; Increased coverage of women's roles and contributions brings to light often overlooked aspects of religious life; Fully revised sections on contemporary issues help students understand the challenges that religious traditions face in the modern world; Online ancillaries -- including an instructor's manual, a test generator, and PowerPoint slides for instructors and a study guide for students -- offer additional support to enhance the teaching and learning experiences." -- rear cover.