A Little History of Religion

I just wanted a well-done, readable history of religion. Something I could read in bed at night like a novel and not have to plow my way through turgid, jargon-laden prose. Guy seems to know his stuff and writes in an accessible and even at times humorous way.

A group of us did a Book Study on this book and found it very interesting and informative. The writer has an easy style of presenting what could be dry information and manages to keep the reader engrossed. Unintentionally, I read beyond the assignment because I could not put the book down.

This is a well written introduction to the subject of world religions. Well worth the time and cost.

As a Christian this book really makes me challenge and evaluate what is good and what is bad about my religion. Brings one back to what is fundamental.

Approaches world religions in a respectful, informative way. As someone who doesn't adhere to any particular religion, it really enlightened me on the beliefs of different groups. Admittedly it gives a broad explanation and doesn't go into the deeper intricacies but gives enough for you to begin to understand origins and basis of different religions.

A brief and objective look at religion and its developments over millennia. Richard not only describes the different religions accross the globe, he develops a timeline that maps events and occurrences that brings them all together. Demonstrates how religion adapted and evolved and in my opinion read similarly to Jared Diamond's Guns, Germs, and Steel and that is a good thing.It lacked a little in my opinion since it seemed like it was confined to Abrahamic religions.Five stars because it is one of those books that taught about a subject while keeping my full attention.

I enjoyed this. Short and to the point with a background on many religions. Takes the mysticism away and discusses the where's and why's.

One of those books that are illuminating and beautifully written. I was looking for introduction to the history of religion that maps the scene and to give an all over view, it delivers that in an intriguing way ! The structure is not exactly linear nor by a separate treatment of each religion, but like the author put it is more of a "zigzag "one. This structure succeeded in integrating a complex subject into one coherent and encompassing overview. The audio format is well narrated and has a soothing effect.

Muy lindas ediciones, fáciles de cargar, lindo contenido!

Happy with my purchase

Excellent book

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I was very impressed with this book which provides basic facts about the emergence and beliefs of all of the major religions in existence today. He starts off dealing with the Eastern religions before progressing to examine the monotheistic religions of the West. The book is enlightening ,superbly written ,thought provoking and accessible to those readers who have little or no knowledge of religion. The book is a page turner and a trove of information. I am a non practicing Christian,with a small c, and this book helped me to understand the beliefs and histories of the other religions in a way that other books have failed to do and helped to put them all into context. The author comes across as fairly ecumenical and anti fundamentalist in approach but he is able to see all the religious points of view and discuss them in a reasonable manner. The book ends with a discussion on secular humanism which seems to be replacing Christianity in the West in the 21st Century.I would highly recommend this book to readers struggling with getting their heads around the multiplicity of faiths in the world today and it is a good springboard for further,more detailed ,reading on this fascinating subject.