When Faiths Collide
"When I teach courses at this level I always include religious diversity. Martin Marty's recent text,When Faiths Collide,provides a good entry into this topic on three fronts: by drawing on history, theology, scripture and the intersection of religion with politics, medicine and other fields, Marty reinforces my claim to students that our discipline is polymethodical."Journal of Teaching Theology and Religion <!--end-->“This is a marvellous accomplishment…When Faiths Collideis an original and fresh contribution to the discussion of religious “otherness” (the stranger in our midst) as it has unfolded in the aftermath of September 11.”ScottAppleby, University of Notre Dame“An essential read.”Journal of Religion“In his typically comprehensive way, Martin Marty kindly gives all sides a hearing, eager to make sure every position is fairly represented with its nuance.”Word and World