Name: Fatin Allen's review of A Little History of Religion by Richard Holloway
Item: A Little History of Religion
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Author: Fatin Allen

Richard Holloway

For curious readers young and old, a rich and colorful history of religion from humanity's earliest days to our own contentious times In an era of hardening religious attitudes and explosive religious violence, this book offers a welcome antidote. Richard Holloway retells the entire history of religion--from the dawn of religious belief to the twenty-first century--with deepest respect and a keen commitment to accuracy. Writing for those with faith and those without, and especially for young readers, he encourages curiosity and tolerance, accentuates nuance and mystery, and calmly restores a sense of the value of faith. Ranging far beyond the major world religions of Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism, Holloway also examines where religious belief comes from, the search for meaning throughout history, today's fascinations with Scientology and creationism, religiously motivated violence, hostilities between religious people and secularists, and more. Holloway proves an empathic yet discerning guide to the enduring significance of faith and its power from ancient times to our own.

A Little History of Religion

Melike Oran

Fatin Allen

First thought came into my mind when I bought this book, « Are you sure? ». Religion is quite a complex and heavy topic. But, this book is well organised and written despite lack of necessary depths in certain parts. It felt great to know about other religions, how it become what it is today. The author also did a good job on analysing globally the religion, not specifically each religion.

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