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#784163 in Books Peter Occhiogrosso 1997-09-04 1997-09-04Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x 1.45 x 6.15l; 1.74 #File Name: 0385425651656 pagesThe Joy of Sects
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. The Joy of Reading This BookBy ArtemisThis is an excellent book on comparative religions and I enthusiastically recommend it. It is highly informative and also fun to read. One reviewer here quoted his favorite subtitle appearing in the chapter on Hinduism: "It's my karma and I'll cry if I want to." One of my favorites appears under Buddhism--"Stop the wheel; I want to get off." These subtitles give you a flavor of Occhiogross's style of writing; which makes this book so enjoyable.The book contains numerous sidebars (boxed text) and subheads; which make it very easy to read and comprehend. For example; one such boxed text is titled "You Say Potato: Where Islam Parts Company With Christianity." This is followed by two columns--one labeled "A Christian" and one labeled "A Muslim"--where points of comparison are given.I also found useful the glossary (called "Coming to Terms") that appears at the end of each chapter. Key words of that particular religion under discussion are defined and a pronunciation guide is given when necessary.If you are an average reader like me who is curious about world religions; this book will not disappoint you.10 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Broad yet humorousBy CustomerFor year I had wanted to study comparative theology; but had been daunted by the breadth of the task. When I found Joy of Sects; I was hoping for a broad review of the major world religions. I got this and much more. Not only are the six major eastern and western religions covered; but so too are many of their sects and sub-sects.In what could otherwise be dry reading; the author has managed to find an appropriate balance between reporting the facts behind each faith; and finding the humor in each and religion in general. Playful; and non-offensive. Yet the work goes deeply enough into each topic as to give the read the history and spiritual nature of each belief systemI would recommend this work to anyone even remotely interested in comparative theology or even those mildly interested in what their friends and neighbors believe.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Vyviana SawleyGreat product!
