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Book details
  • Genre:RELIGION
  • SubGenre:Comparative Religion
  • Language:English
  • Pages:245
  • eBook ISBN:9780938795087

World Religions in Microcosm

Family Practices Globally

by Gayle Kimball Ph.D

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Overview
The interviewees from 13 countries include an attendant to the Dalai Lama, a Jesuit seminarian, a rabbinical student, an Australian aboriginal clan member, African tribal members, and Unity and Presbyterian feminist ministers--all speaking candidly about their spiritual practices and lived religions. The discussion includes current global religious issues such as increasing secularization and fundamentalist influence on governments.
Description
The interviewees from 13 countries include an attendant to the Dalai Lama, a Jesuit seminarian, a rabbinical student, an Australian aboriginal clan member, African tribal members, and Unity and Presbyterian feminist ministers--all speaking candidly about their spiritual practices and lived religions. The discussion includes current global religious issues such as increasing secularization and fundamentalist influence on governments.
About the author
Professor Emerita Gayle Kimball, Ph.D. is the Nautilus award-winning author of 25 books, including "Calm: How to Thrive in Challenging Times", a trilogy dialogue with visionary scientists, and "Essential Energy Tools." She taught courses in world religions and women in religion.