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Anna Lännström - The Stranger's Religion: Fascination and Fear (Boston University Studies in Philosophy and Religion) - 9780268033668 - V9780268033668
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The Stranger's Religion: Fascination and Fear (Boston University Studies in Philosophy and Religion)

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Description for The Stranger's Religion: Fascination and Fear (Boston University Studies in Philosophy and Religion) Hardcover. Reflecting on the fascination and fear that humans inevitably experience when confronted with diverse religious beliefs and practices, this text argues that fear of the "stranger" and his or her religion can only be overcome through education. It suggests ways in which we can better understand one another and the world in which we live. Editor(s): Lannstrom, Anna. Series: Boston University Studies in Philosophy & Religion. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: HRAB; HRAC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.

This timely book brings together distinguished scholars who reflect on the fascination and fear that humans inevitably experience when confronted with diverse religious beliefs and practices. Contributors argue that fear of the “stranger” and his or her religion can only be overcome through education, and they suggest ways in which we can better understand one another and the world in which we live.

The first part of the collection, entitled “Talking with Strangers,” explores avenues for finding common ground between “religious strangers.” In this set of essays Stephen Prothero examines the American reception of Hinduism, John de Gruchy analyzes the ... Read more

Collectively these essays reveal the importance of learning about, listening to, and empathizing with the “stranger’s religion.” This book will appeal to anyone who is interested in cross-religious and cultural dialogue.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Univ of Notre Dame Pr
Condition
New
Series
Boston University Studies in Philosophy & Religion
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
Notre Dame IN, United States
ISBN
9780268033668
SKU
V9780268033668
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About Anna Lännström
Anna Lännström is assistant professor of philosophy at Stonehill College.

Reviews for The Stranger's Religion: Fascination and Fear (Boston University Studies in Philosophy and Religion)
"As discrete lectures aimed at a broad audience, [these essays] succeed in revealing various approaches to the comparative study of religion as well as tensions endemic to the field. Even readers already familiar with religious studies will find a number of the case histories and narratives, as well as the restatements of familiar problems, of some interest." —Journal of Church ... Read more

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