Harold G. Coward is an emeritus professor of history and the founding director of the Centre for Studies in Religion and Society at the University of Victoria. His extensive publications delve into comparative religious traditions, exploring how their teachings manifest across diverse cultures. Coward's approach is marked by a profound interest in how spiritual understanding can be articulated and shared within a global societal context.
The book delves into the impact of yoga on Bhartrhari's Indian philosophy and its parallels with Western psychology, particularly through the works of Freud, Jung, and transpersonalists. It offers unique insights into the contrasting views of human nature in Eastern and Western thought, highlighting how these philosophies intersect and diverge in their understanding of the self and consciousness.
Focusing on sacred texts across various world religions, this introduction evaluates the significance of scriptures from the Torah to the Qur'an, and the New Testament to the Theravada canon. It explores how these texts shape religious traditions and beliefs, providing a comprehensive understanding of their roles and influences in diverse faiths.
This book offers a clear introduction to religious pluralism, exploring the teachings and debates of six major world faiths. Harold Coward examines each religion's historical context and modern responses to globalization, addressing complex issues like inter-religious relationships and the future of tolerance. It's suitable for students and general readers.
Exploring the theme of deliverance, this book delves into the concept of salvation across various world religions. It examines how different faiths define the human condition and identify its flaws, offering insights into their unique perspectives on imperfection and redemption. Through comparative analysis, readers are invited to understand the diverse interpretations of salvation and the underlying beliefs that shape them.
The book delves into the concept of perfectibility in nature, examining it through the lenses of philosophy, psychology, and various world religions. It investigates how different belief systems and intellectual traditions interpret the potential for improvement and transformation in the natural world, offering a multifaceted perspective on this profound topic.
Spiritual Transformation in Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Sikhism
Focusing on the significance of word, chant, and song, this book provides an accessible introduction to their roles within Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic, and Sikh traditions. It explores how these elements shape spiritual practices and cultural expressions, highlighting their importance in connecting followers to their faith and community. Through engaging insights, readers will gain a deeper understanding of how these vocal traditions serve as vital components of worship and identity across diverse religious landscapes.
Almost every university in North America now has a religious studies department that offers courses on Western and Eastern religions and religion in general. Harold Coward addresses this and other shifts in this memoir of his forty-five-year career in the development of religious studies as a new academic field in Canada.
Geht das Leben nach dem physischen Tod weiter? Gibt es eine Verbindung zwischen den Verstorbenen? Ein Kompendium der Weisheit religiöser Überlieferung im Blick auf eine uralte menschliche Erfahrung. „Informativ, intelligent und hilfreich.“
