John Renard, PhD, is a professor in the department of theological studies at Saint Louis University. He is the author of several books, including "Friends of God: Islamic Images of Piety, Commitment, and Servanthood"; "Islam and Christianity: Theological Themes in Comparative Perspective"; and "Tales of God's Friends: Islamic Hagiography in Translation." He lives in St. Louis, Missouri.
"Understanding religion...is an important key to understanding human culture and history.... [T]he average reader...should benefit greatly from this resource."-- About.com "Renard (theological studies, St. Louis U.) offers a reference work on religion arranged in chapters on 8 different faiths. The material proceeds through almost 800 questions and one or two paragraph general answers."-- Book News "When done well, [frequently asked questions] provide quick access to informative answers to specific questions. The Handy Religion Answer Book successfully ... introduce(s) some of the world's major religious traditions. This well-priced volume is highly recommended."-- Booklist "packs a great deal of helpful information into a usable format.... provide(s) clear and succinct explanations.... Recommended."-- Choice "Anyone - student, news junkie or bet-settler - who needs quick access to information about a major religion would do well to have this...book nearby."-- New York Daily News "Concise and accessible, this is an outstanding resource for those with a general interest in major religions of the modern world."-- School Library Journal "Renard...has produced a book that is inviting to sit down and read through chapter by chapter."-- St. Louis Post - Dispatch
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