Comparing Religions

Comparing Religions

by Jeffrey J. Kripal
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 16/05/2016

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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

  • A three part structure provides readers with a map and effective process through which to grasp this challenging but fascinating approach

  • The author is a leading academic, writer, and exponent of comparative practice

  • Contains numerous learning features, including chapter outlines, summaries, toolkits, discussion questions, a glossary, and many images

  • Supported by a companion website (available on publication) at www.wiley.com/go/kripal, which includes information on individual religious traditions, links of other sites, an interview with the author, learning features, and much more

ISBN:
9781118281321
9781118281321
Category:
Oriental religions
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
16-05-2016
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Jeffrey J. Kripal

Jeffrey J. Kripal is the Associate Dean of Humanities and 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 Flip. He lives in Houston, Texas.

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