The Popular Encyclopedia of World Religions: A User-Friendly Guide to Their Beliefs, History, and Impact on Our World Today

by Richard D. Wolff

Book Overview

The major religions of the world are no longer in faraway places; they are now in our own neighborhoods, workplaces, and schools. It’s vital that we as Christians understand their history, teachings,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0736920072
• ISBN13: 9780736920070
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Informed and informative

"The Popular Encyclopedia Of World Religions" by Richard Wolf provides non-specialist general readers with informed and informative descriptions of all of the world's major faiths. Thoroughly accurate and 'reader friendly', "The Popular Encyclopedia Of World Religions" explains the origins of each major world religion; provides an overview of the key beliefs and practices associated with those religions; and introduces the key leaders and teachers within those religions. Of special note for Christian readers is the provision of strategic 'contact points' to help build bridges with each of the non-Christian faiths -- and between the primary groups comprising contemporary Christianity. Informed and informative, "The Popular Encyclopedia Of World Religions" is very highly recommended for personal, church, seminary, and community library Religion & Spirituality reference collections.

A Must Have!

In the times we live it seems the religions of the world are awakening to a magnitude we have never known before.We find ourselves being witnessed to by some and our very lives threaten by others. Like it or not, a spiritual move is occurring and your best defense is knowledge of who you are and what you stand for, and why, and who those in other religions are, what they stand for, and why. In this outstanding read by Richard Wolff we are taken into the world of some popular world religions such as, but not limited to, Islam, Judaism, Shintoism and Buddhism, and Christianity. Our author takes us through the door as he explains how these religions began, what their teachings are, and how they feel about the rest of us in this world. Talk about an eye opener and a learning experience! Listen, this work is packed full of needed information reverent to our times and seasons. It is not a book that you will read in one sitting, but one that you will absorb slowly as you are given answers to so many unasked and asked questions about different religions. It is one you will not pass along to others, but will keep within easy access to use as a reference when the need arises, and I'm sure it will. You are also given what the author calls, "contact points," which are areas that you may use during ministry opportunities. The Popular Encyclopedia of World Religions is a must have, not just for Christians, but for all who have a true need to understand the beliefs of those we share this world with. Exceptional and very highly recommended.