The Community of Religions: Voices and Images of the Parliament of the World's Religions
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
The Community of Religions: Voices and Images of the Parliament of the World's Religions
By (Author) Wayne Teasdale
Edited by George Cairns
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Bloomsbury Academic
28th September 2016
United Kingdom
Classifications
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
201.5
Physical Properties
Hardback
272
Width 156mm, Height 234mm
562g
Description
The papers in this volume form a record of the 1993 Parliament of the Worlds 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 worlds 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 Bio
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.
