Abstract

Bringing together in one work the points of view of comparative religion and of the history and philosophy of religion, this book should be a valuable introductory text. For the most part the author has maintained an informal, somewhat narrative style, and the text is enhanced by brief selections from representative writings of the various religious traditions. Pertinent, up to date archeological evidence is provided wherever needed, and the bibliography is unusually adequate for a work of this type. Contemporary theological and cosmological issues are mentioned but not discussed.--J. F. D.