A little history of religion

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A little history of religion

Statement of responsibility

Richard Holloway

Creator

• trueHolloway, Richard, 1933-

Author

• trueHolloway, Richard, 1933-

Subject

• trueReligion -- History
• trueReligions
• trueReligious adherents
• trueSecularism
• trueFaith
• trueBelief and doubt

Language

eng

Summary

In an era of hardening religious attitudes and explosive religious violence, this book offers a welcome antidote. Richard Holloway retells the entire history of religion, from the dawn of religious belief to the twenty-first century, with deepest respect and a keen commitment to accuracy. Writing for those with faith and those without, and especially for young readers, he encourages curiosity and tolerance, accentuates nuance and mystery, and calmly restores a sense of the value of faith. Ranging far beyond the major world religions of Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism, Holloway also examines where religious belief comes from, the search for meaning throughout history, today..s.. fascinations with Scientology and creationism, religiously motivated violence, hostilities between religious people and secularists, and more. Holloway proves an empathic yet discerning guide to the enduring significance of faith and its power from ancient times to our own

Writing style

• trueThoughtful
• trueAccessible
• trueComprehensive

Cataloging source

DLC

Dewey number

200.9

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary form

non fiction

Target audience

adult