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A Little History of Religion

Written by: Richard Holloway
Narrated by: James Bryce
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In an era of hardening religious attitudes and explosive religious violence, this book offers a welcome antidote. Richard Holloway retells the entire history of religion - from the dawn of religious belief to the 21st century - with deepest respect and a keen commitment to accuracy.

Writing for those with faith and those without, and especially for young listeners, he encourages curiosity and tolerance, accentuates nuance and mystery and calmly restores a sense of the value of faith.

Ranging far beyond the major world religions of Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism, Holloway also examines where religious belief comes from, the search for meaning throughout history, today's fascinations with Scientology and creationism, religiously motivated violence, hostilities between religious people and secularists and more.

Holloway proves an empathic yet discerning guide to the enduring significance of faith and its power from ancient times to our own.

©2016 Richard Holloway (P)2016 Audible, Ltd Christianity Comparative Religion History Ministry & Evangelism Philosophy Religious Studies Spirituality World
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very good basic information about multiple religion and good interpretation in different stages. worth reading

origin of religion

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this review requires atleast 15 words else I cannot post it, so sorry for these unnecessary words, audible change your policy please

lovely read

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This might be one of the best books I’ve ever had the pleasure of consuming. The author is brilliant and has managed to explain one of the most difficult topics in human history in the simplest way possible. It was a fantastic historical view on how most religions start off, their pros and cons as well as the best and worst bits about them. I’m still an atheist at the end of the book but I’m a lot more enlightened and sensitive to the beliefs of religious people around me.

Blew my atheist mind!

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Good overview of history and fundamental tenets of major religions across world without getting too much technical . Sort of helps comprehend some of the factional world views, divides present in the word today . Excellent narration !

Great read !

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Even though most of the histories of the religions are already known through various sources it was good to read them in an order in which they make sense. It was easier to compare and contrast the religions and theirs histories in this way. Many of the information furnished here where in fact new especially about the numerous sects in christianity.

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