Includes bibliographical references and index. Includes "further reading" (pages 124-125).
Contents:
Introduction -- A millennial age -- Living with invisibility -- Religion and power -- Religion and contemporary science -- Conclusion.
Summary:
"Religion dominates world affairs. Ward argues that the study of theology and religion, as a single academic discipline, plays a vital role in helping us to understand humanity. Religions can be used to justify inhumane actions, but they also feed dreams, inspire hopes, and shape aspirations. Religion will not go away, so it needs to be understood"-- Provided by publisher.
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