Streng, Frederick John,  1933-- <br/><br/>
Understanding religious life / 
Frederick J. Streng. 
 - 2nd ed. 
 - Belmont, Calif :  Wadswroth Pub,  c1976. 
 - xiii, 207 p.;  25 cm. 
 - The religious life of man series .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Contents: The nature and study of religion pt. 1 Four traditional ways of being religious Personal apprehension of a holy presence Creation of community through sacred symbols Living in harmony with cosmic law Attaining freedom through spiritual discipline pt. 2 Modes of human awareness and action used to express religious meaning The religious significance of fulfilling human relationships The religious significance of social responsibility The power of rationality The power of artistic creativity The religious response to physical existence pt. 3 Approaches to an objective study of religion The origins of religious life Psychological and social functions of religion The comparative study of religion Understanding through interreligious dialogue Consequences of understanding religious life 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0534036996 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Religion
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BL 48  / .S74 200  / St83