Rarely is one inclined to return to a college textbook after graduation. Such is not the case with Houston Smith’s “The World’s Religions.” Smith tackles his subject matter with the inquisitiveness of the most eager student, yet conveys his ideas in a fashion that is so accessible to nearly any reader. Nor does Smith stick nearly to analyzing the Big Three (Christianity, Judaism and Islam); instead, he delves into the full gamete of religious belief, shedding light on Eastern religions like Buddhism and Hinduism as well as many Japanese folk religions and philosophies. If ever there was a definitive overview of religion, this is it.
Incredible review of the major religions of the world. A classic! Huston Smith was the foremost scholar who could explain clearly and without prejudice what the major religious of the world believe and practice.
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I had to use this book for a college course, and ended up keeping the book afterward! IT WAS THAT GOOD!! I really learned a lot from this book, and you will too if you are any little bit intereted in the religions of the world.
Easy to read and understand. A practical guide
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