The Religions of the World

by George Aaron Barton

Publisher:

University of Chicago Press

, 1919

Overview

Designed as a college textbook, George A. Barton presents a broad survey of world religions. Studies on the religions of Babylonia and Assyria, the Ancient Hebrews, Judaism, Islam, Zoroastrianism, the religion of the Vedas, Buddhism and Jainism, Hinduism, and more, are included. A great reference for quickly grasping the major tenets of the world’s religions throughout history, this volume also includes Barton’s essay “The Unfolding of the Idea of God in the Religions of the World.”

Product Details

• Title: The Religions of the World
• Author: George Aaron Barton
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Print Publication Date: 1919
• Logos Release Date: 2013
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Religions
• Resource ID: LLS:RELWRLDBARTON
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-12T05:23:57Z

About George Aaron Barton

George A. Barton taught at Haverford College, Bryn Mawr and the University of Pennsylvania where he was Professor of Semitic Languages from 1922-1931 and Professor Emeritus from 1932-1942. His many articles and books cover a wide range of topics in areas such as biblical studies, religion, and linguistics. He was also involved in archaeological projects throughout the Middle East and was the director of the American School of Oriental Research in Baghdad from 1921-1934. While Archaeology and the Bible represents his efforts to make Ancient Near East studies accessible to the pastor and Sunday school teacher, Barton's research and academic work continues to be recognized for its importance to this day, particularly his works The Religion of Israel and A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Book of Ecclesiastes.