Jews, Christians, Muslims
A Comparative Introduction to Monotheistic Religions
John Corrigan author Judith R Baskin author Adam Gaiser author Carlos M N Eire author Megan Leverage author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publishing:2nd Nov '26
£41.99
This title is due to be published on 2nd November, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

Jews, Christians, Muslims: A Comparative Introduction to Monotheistic Religions compares Judaism, Christianity, and Islam using seven common themes which are equally relevant to each tradition.
Designed to provoke critical thinking, this text addresses the cultural frameworks of religious meanings and explores the similarities and differences among Judaism, Christianity, and Islam as it explains the ongoing process of interpretation in each religion. The following themes are covered in each religion:
- Scripture and Tradition
- Monotheism
- Authority
- Worship and Ritual
- Ethics
- Material Culture
- The Political Order
- Gender, Sex and Family
This third edition is fully updated throughout with a new introduction exploring religious diversity, new discussions of gender, sex, and family integrated into previous sections, detailed analysis of religious ethics covering topics such as war, the environment, and capital punishment, discussion of global aspects of monotheism such as missionizing, imperialism, and postcolonialism, and new images and inset text boxes to help guide students and instructors.
The book is an ideal resource for anyone wanting an accessible and comprehensive introduction to Western and World Religions.
"This updated and expanded edition stands out as an accessible introduction to the various expressions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam that is attentive to the complexity associated with their development and impact. The comparative format fosters myriad fruitful insights regarding areas of similarity and divergence between these Western monotheistic traditions and underscores the impossibility of understanding each in isolation. Thoughtfully organized and engaging, the text is a gift to students and instructors alike!"
- Joseph Williams, Rutgers University
"This volume offers a serious and sophisticated treatment of the sometimes overlapping and sometimes competing sacred stories and traditions of Jews, Christians, and Muslims. It is a rare gem — an introductory text that is both accessible and intellectually stimulating to a wide range of readers."
- Tammy Heise, Ph.D., Associate Professor of American Religions, University of Wyoming
"Despite their profound differences, the Abrahamic religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—share much in common. No other introduction does a better job of showing where they diverge and converge while also exploring each tradition’s internal diversity. The new material in this edition on contemporary moral issues is especially helpful. This book is a treasure for students or for any interested reader."
- Peter J. Thuesen, Indiana University Indianapolis
ISBN: 9781032961736
Dimensions: unknown
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574 pages
3rd edition