A Little History of Religion (Little Histories) (US)

A Little History of Religion (Little Histories) Hardcover – September 27, 2016 by Richard Holloway (Author), US.

“For readers in search of a thoughtful, thorough, and approachable survey of the history of religion, this book is an excellent place to start.”—Booklist
 
Written for those with faith and for those without—and especially for younger readers—A Little History of Religion sweeps us through the story of religion in our world, from the dawn of religious belief to the present.
 
An emphathetic yet discerning guide to the enduring importance of faith, Richard Holloway introduces us to the history and beliefs of the major world religions—Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism. He also explores where religious belief comes from; the search for meaning through the ages; how differences in belief sometimes lead to hostility and violence; what is a sect and what is a cult; and much more. Throughout, Holloway encourages curiosity and tolerance, accentuates nuance and mystery, and calmly restores a sense of the value of faith.

Product details

• Format Hardback | 288 pages
• Dimensions 14 x 22 x 2mm | 425g
• Publication date 27 Sep 2016
• Publisher Yale University Press
• Publication City/Country United States
• Language English
• Illustrations note 40 b/w illus.
• ISBN10 0300208839
• ISBN13 9780300208832