"This compendium of World Religions serves as a valuable reference work for layman and scholar.
Dart, Christian Education Ministries.
This is a valuable book to have close at hand, whether you are a writer, a business person, or just curious about what you hear on the news." - Ronald L.
It makes finding what you are looking for a cinch.
Each religion is presented in the same format and under the same headings.
Part of the power of the book comes from the organization of the material.
Gary Antion and Douglas Ruml have produced a compact resource that will prove invaluable to those involved in international business, and will help avoid mis-understandings across a wide spectrum of human activity. "With the Internet changing the World in ways past generations never imagined, understanding other peoples, cultures and Religions has become crucial.
This work will serve student and instructor well in the study of World religions." - Donald Ward, Ph.
D.
It is rare to find a work of this nature that lends itself useful to student and scholar.
One is drawn into the work largely due to the clarity of thought and readability of the material.
The compendium has served as a basic textbook in college classes for over a decade and has stood the scrutiny of students and scholars.
Accuracy and authenticity are hallmarks of this work.
Along with the theological and philosophical foundations, the authors present in logical sequence the historical, social and cultural backgrounds that influenced the development of each religion.
Furthermore, the material is organized systematically enabling the reader to easily navigate the principal tenants of each religion.
The material is presented in an unbiased and objective manner that allows the reader to easily compare the teachings of a particular religion with their faith.
Their research involved extensive travel and combing through volumes of manuscripts and conversations with the converts of various religions.
The authors devoted several years in researching, analyzing and organizing this work. "This compendium of World Religions serves as a valuable reference work for layman and scholar
