Inside World Religions: An Illustrated Guide

O'Donnell, Kevin

ISBN 10: 0800638891 / ISBN 13: 9780800638894

Published by Fortress Press, 2007

Good condition ex-library book with usual library markings and stickers. Seller Inventory # 00017583308

Synopsis:

The living faith of millions of people in the world's most important religious traditions is portrayed here with sympathy and intelligence, in each case emphasizing key elements. Author Kevin O'Donnell does not dissect each tradition, however. Instead he looks at each faith from a more personal angle, asking what it means for a person to belong to such a faith. Covering six major traditions-Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, together with shorter sections on Zoroastrianism, Baha'i, Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto - the author follows the same pattern for each.
O'Donnell asks the reader to join in a spiritual exercise, personalizing the insights of each tradition into one's own journey of faith. Illustrated throughout with full color photography, Inside World Religions invites the reader on a journey of encounter and self-discovery.

Review: ..."a vivid depiction of the world's major religions, all of it embodied in the life and experience of devotees....The book vibrates with the curiosity and delight students bring to the classroom." -- Lamin Sanneh

Bibliographic Details

Title: Inside World Religions: An Illustrated Guide
Publisher: Fortress Press
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good