xii, 396 pages : 26 cm The second edition of 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. Provoking critical thinking, this text addresses the cultural framework 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 book is designed for courses in Western and World Religions Includes bibliographical references and index Scripture and tradition -- Monotheism -- Authority -- Worship and ritual -- Ethics -- Material culture -- Religion and the political order