Museum of faiths, A

Name: Museum of faiths, A
ISBN: 1555409040

histories and legacies of the 1893 World's Parliament of Religions

By Eric Jozef Ziolkowski

The 1893 World's Parliament of Religions in Chicago marked a pivotal moment when diverse faith traditions gathered under one roof for unprecedented dialogue. This scholarly collection examines that groundbreaking assembly and its lasting influence on how we understand and study religion today.

Drawing together historical documents and contemporary analysis, this work offers readers a unique window into the Parliament's ambitious vision of bringing together religious leaders and early scholars of comparative religion. The book presents original papers from the Parliament itself, revealing how participants approached the challenge of finding common ground across vastly different spiritual traditions.

Beyond historical documentation, the collection explores how this remarkable gathering shaped the emerging field of religious studies and influenced interfaith dialogue for generations to come. Contemporary scholars reassess the Parliament's achievements and limitations, providing fresh perspectives on its role in fostering cross-cultural religious understanding.

For those interested in the evolution of spiritual dialogue and the academic study of faith traditions, this collection illuminates a crucial chapter in religious history. It demonstrates how the courage to engage across religious boundaries can create new possibilities for understanding the diverse ways humans seek meaning and connection with the sacred.

The book serves as both historical record and contemporary reflection on the ongoing challenges and opportunities of interfaith engagement in our interconnected world.

What You'll Discover

✓ Explore Religions universelles
✓ Explore Women and religion
✓ Strengthen your faith journey
✓ Explore Religions, relations
✓ Explore World's Parliament of Religions
✓ Explore Aufsatzsammlung
✓ Explore Religions
✓ Explore Religion

Topics

Religions universelles Women and religion Interfaith relations Religions, relations World's Parliament of Religions Aufsatzsammlung Religions Religion Study and teaching Relations Étude et enseignement Parlament der Weltreligionen (1893) World's Parliament of Religions. fast (OCoLC)fst01407324 Chicago (Ill.) Femmes et religion Religions (Proposed, universal, etc.)

Details

Published: 1993
Publisher: Scholars Press
ISBN-10: 1555409040
Pages: 366
Language: EN

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