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To live in a global society and make sense of world events requires more than a cursory understanding of world religions and the roles they play. This fascinating, in-depth, academic study of the five major religions focuses on each group’s response to some of the most critical social issues of our time: ecology, peace, and women’s rights. The author also highlights individual religious “heroes” and provides links to numerous digital sources for further research, making this a particularly timely and personalized approach to the study of world religions and their far-reaching impact at every level of society.
“A novel, promising approach to understand not just what Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam believe, but what they contribute to three ethical challenges that face all human beings: ecological devastation, violence, and oppression of women. This is a textbook that will not only instruct; it will engage.”
Paul F. Knitter, Paul Tillich Professor of Theology, World Religions, and Culture, Union Theological Seminary, New York.
Brennan R. Hill, Ph.D. is Professor Emeritus and past Chair of Theology at Xavier University. The award-winning author of numerous books and articles, Dr. Hill has travelled the world in his study of world religions.
