“Each . . . religion . . . is described by someone who is committed to that religion . . . but who is at the [also] fully at home in the . . . academic study of religion.” — John Hick, author of An Interpretation of Religion: Human Responses to the Transcendent
Leading experts in the great living religions present their own faith traditions. The volume surveys the history and teachings of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and describes the issues these religious traditions face today
“Thought-provoking and soul-stretching.” —The Gazette, Montreal
“Viewpoints enough to keep the reader alert and engrossed.” —Christian Century
“Splendid in every respect.” —Huston Smith, author of The World’s Religions
