Compact Guide To World Religions, The

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Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Bethany House (March 1, 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9781556617041
ISBN-13: 978-1556617041
ASIN: 1556617046
Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
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This book is a compilation of profiles of world religions written by scholars affiliated with the International Students, Inc., an evangelical Christian organization. It is a manual designed to arm proselytizing Christians in their attempt to confront Buddhists, Moslems, Hindus, Taoists, Jews, Marxists, and other faith believers with the inconsistencies of their faiths and to ring them into Christianity. The chapter on Judaism ends with a message to weary Christians: "Be encouraged that many Jewish believers in Jesus have come to faith through the loving witness of Gentle Christians." The message for those attempting to convert a Marxist has a simpler ending: "Love them. Pray for them. Encourage them to study God's word with you." This strong theological agenda eliminates this book as an objective source for facts concerning world religions. Even facts concerning Christianity are twisted until they fit the agenda or are ignored if they don't fit this organization's beliefs. Not recommended.?Glenn Masuchika, Chaminade Univ. Lib., HonoluluCopyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. Review "An invaluable reference work...both integrated and enjoyable..presents chapter-length summaries of all the most influential worldviews." -- Jeff Baldwin, research director for Worldview Academy Leadership Camps Compact Guide To World Religions, The