The Importance of Religion: Meaning and Action in Our Strange World

By Gavin Flood

Book Overview

The Importance of Religion reveals the significance ofreligion in modern times, showing how it provides people withmeaning to their lives and helps guide them in their everyday moralchoices Provides readers with a new understanding of religion, demonstrating how in its actions, texts and world views religion isenduring and vividly engages with the mystery of the worldOffers striking arguments about the relationship of religion toscience, art and politicsEngagingly written by a highly respected scholar of religionwith an international reputation

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B009CMYEJ0
• ISBN13: 9781405189712
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"