World Religions
A Voyage of Discovery, Fifth Edition
Overview
World Religions: A Voyage of Discovery, Fifth Edition continues the trusted legacy of this enduring text by introducing students to the central dimensions of the world’s major religious traditions, the people who practice them, and their profound influence on culture and society. With fresh updates and vivid new visuals, this edition helps students cultivate a deeper understanding of our global community through respectful and informed engagement with diverse religions.
This widely respected, classroom-tested text brings world religions to life through firsthand accounts, clear explanations, and an accessible style. The Fifth Edition balances academic rigor with readability, making it an ideal resource for high schools.
Key Features
- Explores the dimensions of religion through the lens of the world’s great traditions.
- Adapts easily to a variety of course structures and teaching styles.
- Ensures accuracy, balance, and depth through rigorous review by scholars.
- Provides free online teacher resources to support instruction and engagement
Product Details
Publisher: Saint Mary's Press
Edition: Fifth Edition
Copyright: Jan. 12, 2026
Format: Paperback
Size: 8.5 x 10.5
Length: 380 pages
Weight: 2.200lbs
Item number: 1173
ISBN: 978-1-64121-255-7
ISBN-10: 1-64121-257-8
Customer Reviews
I love the way that it is organized. It is very clear and easy to follow.
1/23/2026
By Rebecca Shaman, Chicago, IL
The text explains important concepts/idea in a very readable way in which inexperienced, world religion readers can comprehend and make deeper connections. The text is also written in a straightforward, impartial way that can help deepen students' understanding of that religion without trying to sway them one way or another.
Having taught world religions for a few years, this text presents the various faiths in tremendous clarity, respect, and balance.
11/14/2025
By Aeslin Bard, Kenosha, WI
What I like about it was how accurate and fair it is to the worlds religions while staying faithful to the teachings of the Church.
The text is structured in a beneficial manner to the learner, with the different sections being clearly layed out.
11/14/2025
By Meghan Piatak, Trumbull, CT
From the excerpts provided, this text does a great job showcasing the beauty present in the major religions of the world from a bias free lens. The author is considering the religion being presented without any bias comparison to others. Any comparison being provided is done with a purely academic vision to showcase the differences and similarities present.
