Global Gods
Author | : David W. Shenk |
Publisher | : Herald Press |
Total Pages | : 416 |
Release | : 1995-09-08 |
ISBN-13 | : STANFORD:36105017092896 |
ISBN-10 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Global Gods by : David W. Shenk
Download or read book Global Gods written by David W. Shenk and published by Herald Press. This book was released on 1995-09-08 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David W. Shenk covers the major current human options for making meaning out of life. Shenk identifies more local religious options and four truly global options -- Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and Marxism. Global Gods is a fresh approach to comparative religions. It is a substantial contribution to the developing literature and widespread interest concerning the role of religion in human society.