This second edition of a popular and established text offers healthcare students and professionals a basic understanding of health beliefs and practices in world religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Sikhism, Islam, and Judaism. It explores how various religious traditions view sickness, health, birth and death, and discusses the relevance of these ideas to a clinical context. The book’s clear, consistent style ensures that readers with little background knowledge can find the information they need and assimilate it easily. A brand new chapter on applications and a new series of case studies in practice enhance the book’s value to students and practitioners alike.