{"product_id":"a-little-history-of-religion-9780300228816","title":"A Little History of Religion","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"For readers in search of a thoughtful, thorough, and approachable survey of the history of religion, this book is an excellent place to start.\"--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWritten for those with faith and for those without--and especially for younger readers--\u003ci\u003eA Little History of Religion\u003c\/i\u003e sweeps us through the story of religion in our world, from the dawn of religious belief to the present\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e An emphathetic yet discerning guide to the enduring importance of faith, Richard Holloway introduces us to the history and beliefs of the major world religions--Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism. He also explores where religious belief comes from; the search for meaning through the ages; how differences in belief sometimes lead to hostility and violence; what is a sect and what is a cult; and much more. Throughout, Holloway encourages curiosity and tolerance, accentuates nuance and mystery, and calmly restores a sense of the value of faith.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard Holloway, \u003c\/b\u003eformer Bishop of Edinburgh and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, is an internationally popular writer and broadcaster. His more than twenty books include the best-selling \u003ci\u003eLeaving Alexandria: A Memoir of Faith and Doubt\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Edinburgh, UK.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Yale University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50592908706066,"sku":"9780300228816","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_bb21b370-693d-4403-a349-d20f73030861.jpg?v=1746627488","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-little-history-of-religion-9780300228816","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}