How to Be a Perfect Stranger: The Essential Religious Etiquette Handbook, 3rd Edition

Matlins, Stuart M. [Editor]; Magida, Arthur J. [Editor];

ISBN 10: 1893361675 / ISBN 13: 9781893361676

Published by SkyLight Paths, 2002

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: How to Be a Perfect Stranger: The Essential Religious Etiquette Handbook, 3rd Edition
• Publisher: SkyLight Paths
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1893361675
• ISBN 13: 9781893361676
• Binding: paperback
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

A straightforward guide to the rituals and celebrations of the major religions and denominations in the United States and Canada helps the well-meaning guest feel at ease when visiting other people's religious ceremonies, participate to the fullest extent possible, and avoid violating anyone's religious principles or hurting their feelings.

Review

"Enables the stranger to hold fast to the integrity of their own tradition while stepping onto someone else's holy ground....Concise, informative, and eminently practical." Rev. Christopher Leighton, executive director, Institute for Christian-Jewish Studies

"Highly recommended....We encourage all people of faith to read it, refer to it often and use it as their guide when visiting other communities of faith." Rev. Ken Brookner Langston, director of education, The Interfaith Alliance

"Enables strangers to be better neighbors in a global community." Prof. John L. Esposito, director, Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Georgetown University

"You ll never again feel uncomfortable attending services of a religion not your own, after reading this wonderful book." Rabbi Jack Bemporad, director, Center for Christian-Jewish Understanding, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Connecticut"

"Enables the stranger to hold fast to the integrity of their own tradition while stepping onto someone else's holy ground....Concise, informative, and eminently practical."
--Rev. Christopher Leighton, executive director, Institute for Christian-Jewish Studies

"Highly recommended....We encourage all people of faith to read it, refer to it often and use it as their guide when visiting other communities of faith."
--Rev. Ken Brookner Langston, director of education, The Interfaith Alliance

"Enables strangers to be better neighbors in a global community."
--Prof. John L. Esposito, director, Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Georgetown University

"You'll never again feel uncomfortable attending services of a religion not your own, after reading this wonderful book."
--Rabbi Jack Bemporad, director, Center for Christian-Jewish Understanding, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Connecticut