The Importance of Religion

Meaning and Action in our Strange World

Gavin Flood author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Published:16th Dec '11

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The Importance of Religion reveals the significance of religion in modern times, showing how it provides people with meaning to their lives and helps guide them in their everyday moral choices

  • Provides readers with a new understanding of religion, demonstrating how in its actions, texts and world views religion is enduring and vividly engages with the mystery of the world
  • Offers striking arguments about the relationship of religion to science, art and politics
  • Engagingly written by a highly respected scholar of religion with an international reputation

“Finally, it should be pointed out that the book is well presented, with a wealth of interesting primary sources and secondary literature discussed. . . At any rate, the book should contribute to the ongoing debate between religionists and reductionists within our field.”  (Numen, 1 May 2015)

“Summing Up: Recommended.  Upper-level undergraduates through researchers/faculty.”  (Choice, 1 January 2013)

ISBN: 9781405189712

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 14mm

Weight: 354g

272 pages