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Description - Comparing Religions by Jeffrey J. Kripal

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

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