Religion For Dummies

by Thomas Hartman, Marc Gellman, Monsignor Thomas Hartman, et al.

Book Overview

Why are we here? How should we live? What happens after we die? Why does evil exist? Religion For Dummies explains how the world's great religions answer questions that persist through generations. Authors Rabbi Marc Gellman and Monsignor Thomas Hartman are trusted religious advisors known as the God Squad. With wonderful wit and incredible wisdom, they host a daily talk show which reaches nearly 4 million homes in the New York area, and have appeared...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764552643
• ISBN13: 9780764552649
• Release Date: August 2002
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.3" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Definitely worth a read

Great, comprehensive overviews and explanations.

Great Overview

I was introduced to the God Squad on Imus in the Morning & became hooked. This book gives a great overview of most religions. Too bad Imus was cancelled...I was exposed to so much politically, ecumenically, disabilities, etc. through this show. Miss it terribly,

Simple but good

I like this book. It seems brief, but has core materials for comprehending religions.

A Handy Reference

If you are looking for a theology course, you'll be disappointed but if you have questions about the world's major religions, Rabbi Gellman and Monsigneur Hartman have done a fine job providing the answers. Those reviewers critical of the authors' Judeo-Christian viewpoint are forgetting something - these guys are a Jew and a Christian. You expected them to write from the perspective of a frog worshiper?

A Comprehensive Look at Major World Religions (and more)

I found "Religion For Dummies" to provide a comprehensive overview of the world's major religions and was glad to see that it also touched on lesser-known religions (e.g., Zoroastrianism, Jainism, Sikhism). I liked that it doesn't focus on political differences. You get to see how people of other faiths pray, celebrate life and death, and view moral issues -- which can only help us humans see our similarities. The book is slightly weighted toward the Judeo-Christian tradition (but consider that the authors are a rabbi and priest); however, it doesn't skimp on coverage of the other major religions. "Religion For Dummies" is a good foundation for the titles in what seems to be an expanding lineup in the Dummies' religion/spirituality series. My final word: Worth the money -- you gain a broad understanding of the major religions and get a chance to discover the lesser-known ones.

Really clarifies tedious and fundamentals, Read SB:1 or God

I want first to say don't think this is on the traditional line of the for dummies series. This is a serious look at the details of certain parts of religion I always had doubts and misunderstandings, which I care not to comment on here, but for example the trinity. The book is easy to read, follows a designed plan and yes it will bring a smile. The group of personalities bringing this book together show their colors and belief in the best and easiest way to understand. I found it very rewarding in my misconceptions and unawareness. I want to turn others on to a book that actually is similar but did much more for me, SB: 1 or God by Karl Maddox.