Religions view religions : explorations in pursuit of understanding /

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Imprint:Amsterdam ; New York : Rodopi, 2006.
Description:1 online resource (372 pages) : 10 illustrations
Language:English
Series:Currents of encounter : studies on the contact between Christianity and other religions, beliefs, and cultures ; v. 25
Currents of encounter ; v. 25.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11147990
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Other authors / contributors:Gort, Jerald D.
Jansen, Henry.
Vroom, H. M., 1945-2014.
ISBN:1423790847
9781423790846
9789042018587
9042018585
Digital file characteristics:text file
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Summary:Because religion is so central to the lives and experience of the vast majority of people throughout the world, it figures very prominently in a variety of ways in interhuman relations. Unfortunately, 'religion' often appears to be one of the potent sources of mistrust, discord and strife between and among individuals, groups and cultures. What frequently lies at the root of such suspicion and dissension is general ignorance concerning the religious other, a lack of knowledge about his or her beliefs, aspirations and views of the good and morally honorable life. And even if people have some fa.
Other form:Print version: Religions view religions. Amsterdam ; New York : Rodopi, 2006 9042018585