Comparing Religions Coming to Terms

The three-part structure leads readers through:
an historical outline of comparative practices, both in world history and in the modern West, demonstrating that comparative forms of understanding religion are ancient and globalsix chapters focusing on classic comparativist themes, exploring and modeling the nature of responsible com parativist practicethe exploration of a number of key strategies through which to understand, analyze, and re-read religion with a sense of accomplishment and closure
The result is a fascinating, wide-ranging, and genuinely exciting book that will inspire as well as guide readers who wish to think seriously about religious pluralism in the modern world. By embracing the last three decades of comparative work and critical theory, the book strikes a new balance and offers a positive vision of the field's most promising future. Throughout, the impact of comparativist practices on individuals is fully acknowledged and worked with. Toward this same end, the book contains numerous features to help students, professionals and interested readers understand this challenging but extraordinarily rich area of critique and wonder.