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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intriguing intersection of art, faith, and museum culture, offering a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of presenting religious art in a secular setting. The author chronicles the journey of a groundbreaking project undertaken by a university art museum, which sought to explore the beliefs and practices of five major world religions ΓΆβ β Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam ΓΆβ β through its collections and community engagement. Emerging from a changing cultural landscape in the American South, this project grappled with questions of appropriate language, contextualization, and the inherent tension between neutrality and authenticity in presenting sacred objects. The book explores these complexities through insightful discussions, case studies, and reflections from scholars, faith leaders, museum professionals, and educators. It delves into the museum's efforts to create a space for meaningful dialogue and understanding, navigating the delicate balance between respecting diverse faiths while upholding the educational mission of a public institution. Through its exploration of exhibitions, installations, and public programs, this book provides valuable insights into the potential of art museums to foster interfaith dialogue, challenge assumptions, and promote cultural understanding. Ultimately, it underscores the transformative power of art in bridging divides and creating a place where meaning and understanding can flourish. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.