An Interpretation of Religion: Human Responses to the Transcendent

In this classic work, prominent religious philosopher John Hick presents a global interpretation of religion, arguing for a religious response to our ambiguous universe and showing how the world's different religions are culturally conditioned forms of that response. Praise for the first edition: "This book strengthens Hick's position as one of the most significant thinkers of the second half of the twentieth century. . . . I highly recommend [it] to students of philosophy, history of religions, and comparative studies, as well as theology."-Chester Gillis, Journal of Religion "The most persuasive philosophical advocacy for religious pluralism ever written."-Yandall Woodfin, Southwestern Journal of Theology "[This work] evinces Hick's many virtues: ingenuity; fairness toward all arguments; deference to the standards of analytic philosophy; familiarity with Eastern as well as Western religions; and, not least, a clean, clear prose."-Robert A. Segal, Christian Century "A leader in interfaith interpretation of religion, Hick has written what will probably become a classic. . . . Clear, readable, and comprehensive."-Library Journal "Should be read by the adherents of all faiths."-Rabbi Dan Cohn-Sherbok