Sourcebook of the World's Religions: An Interfaith Guide to Religion and Spirituality
- ISBN-10
- 1577313321
- ISBN-13
- 9781577313328
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 420
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-02-08
- Publisher
- New World Library
- Author
- Joel Beversluis
Description
Now in its third edition, this is the most comprehensive work available on the rich variety of paths available to today's spiritual seekers. More than an academic reference, it explores how religions can collaborate to help the world. Essays exploring the realm of building an interfaith community add to the book's detailed portraits of the major religious traditions. The Sourcebook also contains essays on spiritual practices as diverse as theosophy, wicca, and indigenous religions. This revised edition of the Sourcebook offers an unparalleled look at where spirituality is headed in the coming millennium.
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