Comparing Religions

by Jeffrey J. Kripal

On This Page

Description

Comparing Religions is a next-generation textbook which expertly guides, inspires, and challenges those who wish to think seriously about religious pluralism in the modern world. A unique book teaching the art and practice of comparing religions. Draws on a wide range of religious traditions to demonstrate the complexity and power of comparative practices. Provides both a history and understanding of comparative practice and a series of thematic chapters showing how responsible practice is done.

Tags

Recommendations

Members

Recently Added By

Author Information

Picture of author.
23+ Works 876 Members
Jeffrey J. Kripal holds the J. Newton Rayzor Chair in Philosophy and Religious Thought at Rice University and is the associate director of the Center for Theory and Research at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California. He has previously taught at Harvard Divinity School and Westminster College and is the author of eight books, including The show more Flip. show less

Classifications

Genres
Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS
200ReligionReligionReligion
LCC
BL80.3 .K75Philosophy, Psychology and ReligionReligions. Mythology. RationalismReligions. Mythology. RationalismReligions of the world
BISAC

Statistics

Members
27
Popularity
1,006,186
Languages
English
Media
Paper, Ebook
ISBNs
5
ASINs
1