A Doubter's Guide to World Religions
A Fair and Friendly Introduction to the History, Beliefs, and Practices of the Big Five
- World Religions
- Publisher: Zondervan Reflective (Zondervan)
- Published: 2022
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Publisher's Description
For believers and skeptics alike, A Doubter's Guide to World Religions introduces the five major world religions so that you can explore their similarities and differences in a fair and engaging way. The world is a very religious place. Wherever you look, people are worshipping, praying, believing, following, even dying for their faith. But what does it mean to be religious? Are all religions the same? Do they all call on the same God simply using different names? Are their beliefs and practices simply cultural expressions of the same spiritual longings? Written by historian and theologian John Dickson in his characteristically engaging style, this book presents each of the world's five major systems of faith, carefully outlining the history, doctrines, beliefs, and spiritual practices of: Hinduism ("The Way of Release") Buddhism ("The Way of Enlightenment") Judaism ("The Way of the Torah") Christianity ("The Way of the Christ") Islam ("The Way of Submission") In his own words, Dickson acts as an art curator in a gallery, presenting each of these "works of art" in their best light and letting each have their say. Along the way, he demonstrates the importance of religion in general—to society and to individual believers—and addresses many of the universal questions that all of these serious and ancient religions ask: Who are we? What is our worth? How should we live? Are we alone? At the end of each section is a bibliography of helpful books and websites for those who are interested in learning even more.
Endorsements (4)
“ENDORSEMENTS FOR DOUBTER’S GUIDE “Making sense of the Bible in a skeptical world is hard work. John Dickson’s The Doubter’s Guide to the Bible is a wonderful tour guide through the high points of Scripture, dealing directly with the questions people have while explaining the gist of what is going on in Scripture. It is a tour well worth taking because it is led by such a competent guide.”
“Even though the Bible is the bestselling and the most influential book of all time, it can be a daunting read: hundreds of colorful characters, thousands of years, dozens of countries, sixty-six books. It’s a common experience for even regular readers to feel lost and to ask, Where am I now? Why are we in Egypt? Why in Babylon? Why in Rome? Who is Abraham again? Who is David? Who is John the Baptist? What it’s all got to do with Jesus anyway? Dickson’s A Doubter’s Guide to the Bible is the ultimate map for reading the Bible. He gives both seasoned and new Bible readers the requisite knowledge, the rich backstory, and a sense of where things are heading, so that you’ll never feel lost again. Everything you need for a satisfying journey through the Book of Books in one slim volume!”
Dr. Brian Rosner
“A Doubter’s Guide to the Bible is a delight to read. Dickson clearly and winsomely takes us through the overarching narrative of the Bible, showing how all the major themes and plot-turns weave together as part of God’s salvation story, and addressing challenging questions with respect and insight along the way. This book offers an engaging introduction to the story of the Bible for Christians and skeptics alike.”
“John Dickson takes readers on an engaging journey through biblical history, inviting his audience to wrestle with various counter-perspectives along the way. He is a passionate historian and winsome communicator who has lectured alongside my colleagues and me in various global settings. His book is a helpful and unique introduction to the Bible for skeptics and believers alike.”
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