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The Community of Religions: Voices and Images of the Parliament of the World's Religions

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Community of Religions: Voices and Images of the Parliament of the World's Religions
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Wayne Teasdale
Edited by George Cairns
SeriesReligious Studies: Bloomsbury Academic Collections
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:272
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenreInterfaith relations
ISBN/Barcode 9781474280860
ClassificationsDewey:201.5
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Publication Date 6 October 2016
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The papers in this volume form a record of the 1993 Parliament of the World's Religions, which was one of the largest interfaith gatherings ever held. Representatives from minority, ethnic and tribal religions took the podium as equals alongside representatives from the world's largest religious traditions. This volume contains major addresses and reflections of this parliament, set in context by an introduction and conclusion by the editors.

Author Biography

Wayne Teasdale was a Catholic monk and Professor of Religion at various American universities. George Cairns was Professor of Practical Theology at Chicago Theological Seminary, USA.