What is Religion?

First Published in 1953, What is Religion provides an understanding of religious faith that embraces all great and enduring religions, stripping off irrelevant and inconsequential elements and presenting a philosophy of religion for everyman. Alban Widgerys aim is constructive, showing religion as supreme in life and defending its beliefs against antireligious thought.

Format: Hardback
Length: 340 pages
Publication date: 20 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

First published in 1953, "What is Religion?" offers a comprehensive exploration of religious faith, encompassing all major and enduring religions. Through its meticulous examination, the book sheds away the irrelevant and trivial aspects that tend to accumulate over time within each religion, revealing the core experiences of individual religious individuals. By delving into the intricacies of world faiths, "What is Religion?" presents a captivating and coherent philosophy of religion that resonates with people of all backgrounds. Alban Widgerys overarching goal is constructive, aiming to showcase religion as the ultimate source of significance in life and to safeguard its beliefs against antireligious ideologies. He firmly asserts that his perspective captures the essence of religion as it has existed throughout history and applies to the broader conditions of humanity. This book is an essential read for scholars and researchers interested in the philosophy of religion and religion in general.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032407333