Spirituality: A Very Short Introduction

by Philip Sheldrake

Book Overview

It is a striking aspect of contemporary western culture that, alongside a decline in traditional religious affiliations, there has been a growing interest in spirituality and the use of the word in a variety of contexts. Indeed, spirituality is sometimes contrasted favorably with religion, which many people see (for good or ill) as an off-putting amalgam of dogma, moralism, institutions, buildings, and hierarchies. This Very Short Introduction, written...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199588759
• ISBN13: 9780199588756
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.3" x 6.7"