Clear, objective, non-technical presentation

A paperback spin-off from the highly successful World's Religions hardback which sold 2176 copies in its first 12 months at £50.00 in 1988 and now still sells 120 copies a year at £80.00

The first two spin-offs - Asia and Islam sold 450 and 516 copies respectively in their first 6 months alone at £16.99

Unlike the other 3 volumes, this book looks behind the teachings and practices of the `great' religions and examines the nature of religion (general philosophical issues)

Also examines the `primitive' (traditional) non-mainstream religion and also 20th century sects including the Moonies and Scientology

Stewart Sutherland is Vice-Chancellor of the University of London and a leading philosopher of religion