\["For Christians wanting to engage with other religions", "Offers insights to connect with followers of other faiths", "You will share your faith with respect and understanding"\]

The Popular Handbook of World Religions helps you understand diverse faiths and share Christ compassionately.

Daniel J McCoy

Cover

Endorsements

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part 1: Religion and Christianity

1. What in the World God Is Up To (and How You Can Join In)

2. Tough Questions About Religion

3. How to Contextualize the Gospel

4. Objections to Cross-Cultural Evangelism

Part 2: Missionary Religions

5. Christianity

6. Islam

7. Buddhism

Part 3: Major Religions

8. Judaism

9. Zoroastrianism

10. African Traditional

11. Hinduism

12. Jainism

13. Sikhism

14. The East Asian Complex

Part 4: Modern Religions

15. Baha'i

16. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

17. Jehovah's Witnesses

18. Unitarian Universalism

Part 5: Religious Moods

19. Religious Pluralism

20. New Spirituality

21. Atheism and Agnosticism

Part 6: What God Is Doing Today

22. Stories of Coming to Christ

23. How to Treat Our Foreign Neighbors

24. Prayer and Fasting

Notes

A Christian’s Guide to the World’s Most Prominent Religions  
  
 Meeting people from other religions is an incredible blessing and a unique challenge. As Christians, what do we need to know about their beliefs to effectively interact with them? And how can we share about Jesus with sensitivity for someone’s relationship to their current faith?  
  
 A compilation from some of today’s top religion scholars, The Popular Handbook of World Religions is a clear and insightful guide to understanding and conversing with followers of the world’s major belief systems. You will…

- gain a balanced, nuanced comprehension of what followers of other religions believe, and see how those beliefs compare with those of Christianity
- develop deeper respect for different cultures and appreciate their unique traditions and ideas
- learn how to share about Christ with true compassion and a recognition of other people’s individuality and heritage

 Featuring the writings of Dr. Douglas Groothuis, Dr. Paul Copan, Dr. Winfried Corduan, and more, The Popular Handbook of World Religions is designed to help you gain the wisdom you need to interact with people of other faiths, from atheism to Judaism, Buddhism to Islam, Jainism to Sikhism, and more.

__Daniel McCoy__ is the editorial director for Renew.org as well as an online adjunct instructor for Ozark Christian College. He has an MA in apologetics (Veritas International University), and a PhD in theology (North-West University, South Africa). He is the general editor of the Popular Handbook of World Religions, author of Mirage: 5 Things People Want from God That Don't Exist, and coauthor with Norman Geisler of The Atheist's Fatal Flaw. Daniel and his wife, Susanna, have three daughters and two sons. [__Renew.org__](https://renew.org/)

__A Christian's Guide to the World's Most Prominent Religions__  
  
 Meeting people from other religions is an incredible blessing and a unique challenge. As Christians, what do we need to know about their beliefs to effectively interact with them? And how can we share about Jesus with sensitivity for someone's relationship to their current faith?  
  
 A compilation from some of today's top religion scholars, The Popular Handbook of World Religions is a clear and insightful guide to understanding and conversing with followers of the world's major belief systems. You will… - gain a balanced, nuanced comprehension of what followers of other religions believe, and see how those beliefs compare with those of Christianity
- develop deeper respect for different cultures and appreciate their unique traditions and ideas
- learn how to share about Christ with true compassion and a recognition of other people's individuality and heritage

 Featuring the writings of Dr. Douglas Groothuis, Dr. Paul Copan, Dr. Winfried Corduan, and more, The Popular Handbook of World Religions is designed to help you gain the wisdom you need to interact with people of other faiths, from atheism to Judaism, Buddhism to Islam, Jainism to Sikhism, and more.

"Daniel McCoy has assembled a tremendous team of contributors who are passionate experts in their respective fields. The Popular Handbook of World Religions is a true "Swiss Army Knife" for every reader interested in understanding various religious systems. This highly unique and multifaceted volume not only presents the facts about the world's most prolific religions, it offers the reader compelling and practical ways to move the religious discussion forward—in love! For this reason, The Popular Handbook of World Religions&amp;rsquo clear and concise content is a must-read for anyone seeking to make a real and measurable difference in an often misunderstood and contentious discipline. Every serious student, missionary, pastor, and evangelist must read this volume!"  
__—Joseph M. Holden, PhD, president, Veritas International University, author, The Harvest Handbook of Apologetics__

"I've been wishing for a long time that a book like this would be published! This is a truly accessible guide to world religions, with just the right amount of detail, and written in a compelling way. I have no doubt it will be my go-to recommendation on the subject for years to come."  
__—Natasha Crain, speaker and author of three books, including Talking with Your Kids about Jesus__

"The Popular Handbook of World Religions is an excellent resource with a wealth of insight on an array of critical topics for anyone ministering cross-culturally. Rather than settle for dry, encyclopedic entries, the contributors use an engaging narrative style that provides valuable context without sacrificing nuance. The chapters offer balanced perspectives yet with concision and clarity, which makes the book useful for practitioners and scholars alike."  
__—Jackson Wu, Theologian in Residence, Mission ONE__

"Daniel McCoy has assembled a tremendous team of contributors who are passionate experts in their respective fields. The Popular Handbook of World Religions is a true "Swiss Army Knife" for every reader interested in understanding various religious systems. This highly unique and multifaceted volume not only presents the facts about the world's most prolific religions, it offers the reader compelling and practical ways to move the religious discussion forward—in love! For this reason, The Popular Handbook of World Religions&amp;rsquo clear and concise content is a must-read for anyone seeking to make a real and measurable difference in an often misunderstood and contentious discipline. Every serious student, missionary, pastor, and evangelist must read this volume!"  
__—Joseph M. Holden, PhD, president, Veritas International University, author, The Harvest Handbook of Apologetics__

"I've been wishing for a long time that a book like this would be published! This is a truly accessible guide to world religions, with just the right amount of detail, and written in a compelling way. I have no doubt it will be my go-to recommendation on the subject for years to come."  
__—Natasha Crain, speaker and author of three books, including Talking with Your Kids about Jesus__

"The Popular Handbook of World Religions is an excellent resource with a wealth of insight on an array of critical topics for anyone ministering cross-culturally. Rather than settle for dry, encyclopedic entries, the contributors use an engaging narrative style that provides valuable context without sacrificing nuance. The chapters offer balanced perspectives yet with concision and clarity, which makes the book useful for practitioners and scholars alike."  
__—Jackson Wu, Theologian in Residence, Mission ONE__

Featuring the writings of Dr. Douglas Groothuis, Dr. Paul Copan, Dr. Winfried Corduan, and more, The Popular Handbook of World Religions is designed to help you gain the wisdom you need to interact with people of other faiths, from atheism to Judaism, Buddhism to Islam, Jainism to Sikhism, and more.

Harvest Handbook of World Religions  
   
General Questions  
 What are the origins of religion?  
 What is the relationship between myths and religion?  
 How should Christians respond to other religious traditions?  
 Are all religions essentially the same?  
   
Major Religious Traditions  
 Christianity  
 Catholic  
 Orthodox  
 Protestant  
 Hinduism  
 Buddhism  
 Islam  
 Judaism  
 Confucianism and Taoism  
 Shintoism and Japanese Traditions  
 Jainism  
 Sikhism  
 Zoroastrianism  
 African and Primal Religions  
 Native American Spirituality  
   
Modern Religions and Sects  
 Baha'i  
 Mormonism  
 Jehovah's Witnesses  
 Christian Science  
 Scientology  
 New Age Spirituality  
   
Contemporary Responses  
 Atheism  
 Pluralism  
 Secularism

The Popular Handbook of World Religions offers insights into major faiths, from Atheism to Sikhism. It compares beliefs with Christianity, aiding understanding and engagement.

\["For those curious about world religions and beliefs", "Clears confusion about different faiths and practices", "You will effectively engage with people of other faiths"\]

The Popular Handbook of World Religions is your essential guide to understanding diverse belief systems around the globe.

The Popular Handbook of World Religions

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