Very Short Introductions to religion
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Very Short Introductions to religion is a concise, accessible volume in Oxford University Press’s Very Short Introductions series that surveys key themes, traditions, and debates in the academic study of religion.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Very Short Introductions to religion Context triple: [Very Short Introductions, hasPart, Very Short Introductions to religion]
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A.
The Norton Anthology of World Religions
The Norton Anthology of World Religions is a comprehensive multi-volume collection of primary texts and scholarly introductions that surveys major religious traditions from around the globe.
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B.
Introduction to Christianity
Introduction to Christianity is a widely influential theological book that systematically presents and reflects on the core beliefs of the Christian faith, written by Joseph Ratzinger before he became Pope Benedict XVI.
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C.
The Essence of Religion
The Essence of Religion is a philosophical work by Ludwig Feuerbach that analyzes religion as a human projection and explores its roots in human nature and consciousness.
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D.
Three Essays on Religion
Three Essays on Religion is a posthumously published collection of philosophical essays by John Stuart Mill that critically examines religious belief, theism, and the role of religion in moral life.
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E.
My Religion
"My Religion" is a philosophical and spiritual work by Helen Keller in which she reflects on her beliefs, influenced by Swedenborgian theology, and explores the meaning of faith and inner enlightenment.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Very Short Introductions to religion Target entity description: Very Short Introductions to religion is a concise, accessible volume in Oxford University Press’s Very Short Introductions series that surveys key themes, traditions, and debates in the academic study of religion.
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A.
The Norton Anthology of World Religions
The Norton Anthology of World Religions is a comprehensive multi-volume collection of primary texts and scholarly introductions that surveys major religious traditions from around the globe.
-
B.
Introduction to Christianity
Introduction to Christianity is a widely influential theological book that systematically presents and reflects on the core beliefs of the Christian faith, written by Joseph Ratzinger before he became Pope Benedict XVI.
-
C.
The Essence of Religion
The Essence of Religion is a philosophical work by Ludwig Feuerbach that analyzes religion as a human projection and explores its roots in human nature and consciousness.
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D.
Three Essays on Religion
Three Essays on Religion is a posthumously published collection of philosophical essays by John Stuart Mill that critically examines religious belief, theism, and the role of religion in moral life.
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E.
My Religion
"My Religion" is a philosophical and spiritual work by Helen Keller in which she reflects on her beliefs, influenced by Swedenborgian theology, and explores the meaning of faith and inner enlightenment.
- F. None of above. chosen
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academic book
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book ⓘ introductory text ⓘ |
| aim |
to introduce key themes in religion
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to present major debates in religious studies ⓘ to provide an overview of the academic study of religion ⓘ to survey major religious traditions ⓘ |
| approach |
academic
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accessible ⓘ introductory ⓘ |
| audience |
general readers
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students ⓘ |
| countryOfPublication | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| format | concise survey ⓘ |
| genre |
reference work
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religious studies ⓘ |
| intendedUse |
self-study resource
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teaching aid ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| medium |
book
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print ⓘ |
| partOf |
Oxford University Press Very Short Introductions series
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linked to:
Very Short Introductions series
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| publisher | Oxford University Press ⓘ |
| series |
Very Short Introductions
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linked to:
Very Short Introductions series
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| topic |
debates in religious studies
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key themes in religion ⓘ religion ⓘ religious traditions ⓘ study of religion ⓘ |
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Very Short Introductions series