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Religion
In the Past, the Present Day and the Future
Series: Essay Series
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This book is ideal for readers interested in religion, spirituality, cultural history, and social studies, as well as students and academics seeking a broad, multi-author exploration of the role of religion in society.
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The belief in a governing, celestial principle has long been an essential element of human society worldwide. More than 80% of the world's population has a religious affiliation and even in secular states, religion continues to play an important role.
Politics and international relations today cannot be understood without accounting for the religious context of a society's history. The essays in Religion explore religion and spirituality as both a societal force and an individual experience.
Contributors include: Reza Aslan, Benedetta Berti, Jessica Frazier, Armin W. Geertz, Ariel Glucklich, Martin Goodman, Wouter J. Hanegraaff, Gary Lachman, Julius J. Lipner, Diarmaid Macculloch, Janne Haaland Matláry, Simon May, Richard Miles, Candida R. Moss, William O'Reilly, Robin Osborne, Elaine Pagels, Wolfgang Palaver, Marco Pasi, Daniel T. Potts, Chakravarthi Ram-Prasad, Göran Rosenberg, Malise Ruthven, John Scheid, Mona Siddiqui, Pär Stenbäck, Jayne Svenungsson, Harvey Whitehouse, A.N. Wilson, and Adrian Wooldridge.
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9789189069367
Publisher: Stolpe Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 09 June 2022
Country: Sweden
Imprint: Stolpe Publishing
Contributors:
- Text by Elaine Pagels
- Text by Reza Aslan
- Text by Simon May
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 175.0mm
Height: 246.0mm
Weight: 1210g
Pages: 424
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