Comparing Religions

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<p><i>Comparing Religions</i> is a next-generation textbook which expertly guides, inspires, and challenges those who wish to think seriously about religious pluralism in the modern world.</p><ul><li>A unique book teaching the art and practice of comparing religions</li><li>Draws on a wide range of religious traditions to demonstrate the complexity and power of comparative practices</li><li>Provides both a history and understanding of comparative practice and a series of thematic chapters showing how responsible practice is done</li><li>A three part structure provides readers with a map and effective process through which to grasp this challenging but fascinating approach</li><li>The author is a leading academic, writer, and exponent of comparative practice</li><li>Contains numerous learning features, including chapter outlines, summaries, toolkits, discussion questions, a glossary, and many images</li><li>Supported by a companion website (available on publication) at<a href="http://www.wiley.com/go/kripal">www.wiley.com/go/kripal</a>, which includes information on individual religious traditions, links of other sites, an interview with the author, learning features, and much more</li></ul>

Autorenportrait

<p><b>Jeffrey J. Kripal</b> is the J. Newton Rayzor Professor of Religious Studies at Rice University. His most recent publications include<i>Mutants</i><i>and Mystics: Science Fiction, Superhero Comics, and the Paranormal</i> (2011);<i>Authors of the Impossible: The Paranormal and the</i><i>Sacred</i> (2010);<i>Esalen: America and the Religion of No Religion</i> (2007); and<i>The Serpents Gift: Gnostic Reflections on the Study of</i><i>Religion</i> (2007).</p>

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