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  • Written by: Richard Holloway
  • Narrated by: James Bryce
  • Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (20 ratings)

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In an era of hardening religious attitudes and explosive religious violence, this book offers a welcome antidote. Richard Holloway retells the entire history of religion - from the dawn of religious belief to the 21st century - with deepest respect and a keen commitment to accuracy.

Writing for those with faith and those without, and especially for young listeners, he encourages curiosity and tolerance, accentuates nuance and mystery and calmly restores a sense of the value of faith.

Ranging far beyond the major world religions of Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism, Holloway also examines where religious belief comes from, the search for meaning throughout history, today's fascinations with Scientology and creationism, religiously motivated violence, hostilities between religious people and secularists and more.

Holloway proves an empathic yet discerning guide to the enduring significance of faith and its power from ancient times to our own.

©2016 Richard Holloway (P)2016 Audible, Ltd
Philosophy Religious Studies Spirituality Ministry & Evangelism World
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World Religions For Dummies

The best History of World Religions 101 course. Easily digestible, approachable, and engaging. A home run for Holloway.

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Get Educated

Great introductory read for anyone who wants to educate themselves in a faith that isn't their own and anyone who wants to better understand the roots of their own faith.

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