Lundberg demonstrates that it's the principles that every major faith holds in common-- the unifying truths-- that have the power and promise to bring us together instead of driving us apart. Regardless of your faith or world view, he empowers you to enjoy-- and share-- a life of greater meaning, joy, and inner peace.

Have you ever wondered why there is so much religious diversity in the world? How did this story of humanity begin and what ancient wisdom has been lost along the way? Can you believe in God and not be religious? Or simply put, why do human beings have a need to believe in something… anything? This book is a journey through the genesis of faith, the evolution of ancient spiritual practices, the dawn of major world religions and an exploration of the emerging frontiers of New Age spirituality.

This classic companion to The World's Religions articulates the remarkable unity that underlies the world's religious traditions

Contains nearly 600 brief entries on the world's religious traditions.

Presents thirty-three principles commonly held among the world religions, offers over eight hundred excerpts from the world's sacred texts confirming these principles, and addresses apparent differences among religions.

Globalization and high-speed communication put twenty-first century people in contact with adherents to a wide variety of world religions, but usually, valuable knowledge of these other traditions is limited at best. On the one hand, religious stereotypes abound, hampering a serious exploration of unfamiliar philosophies and practices. On the other hand, the popular idea that all religions lead to the same God or the same moral life fails to account for the distinctive origins and radically different teachings found across the world’s many religions. Understanding World Religions presents religion as a complex and intriguing matrix of history, philosophy, culture, beliefs, and practices. Hexham believes that a certain degree of objectivity and critique is inherent in the study of religion, and he guides readers in responsible ways of carrying this out. Of particular importance is Hexham’s decision to explore African religions, which have frequently been absent from major religion texts. He surveys these in addition to varieties of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Have you ever wondered why there is so much religious diversity in the world? How did this story of humanity begin and what ancient wisdom has been lost along the way? Can you believe in God and not be religious? Or simply put, why do human beings have a need to believe in something... anything? This book is a journey through the genesis of faith, the evolution of ancient spiritual practices, the dawn of major world religions and an exploration of the emerging frontiers of New Age spirituality. Along the way, we will find answers to some intriguing questions, such as why the Quran acknowledges Abraham, Moses, and Jesus as prophets. We will explore why most Buddhists do not believe in the existence of the soul and discover how Jesus' birthday on December 25th was originally a pagan festival. Why does Hinduism contain the elements of monism, monotheism, polytheism, and pantheism, all in one faith? What is the relationship between ancient Vedic texts and quantum physics? Which gene makes us 'religious' beings and how might our future spirituality be redefined by New Age lifestyles? ...and many more. Many Paths, Many Truths is a profound contemplative inquiry packaged as an easy read for anyone who desires to gain insight into life's existential questions through the lens of the wisdom of world religions and spiritual philosophies. A treat for both novices and experts alike, whether you are seeking your own inner truths or researching systems of faith beyond your own, this book is a great place to start your journey.