Interpreting the Sacred: Ways of Viewing Religion

Ways of Viewing Religion

Adding a wise and sympathetic voice to the many contradictory perspectives on religion, Paden, professor of religion at the University of Vermont, argues that how we see religion has everything to do with where we are standing.

"To appreciate the fascinating, forbidding landscape of current religious theory, one needs a clear map annotated by an observant guide. Interpreting the Sacred qualifies on both counts."
-Christian Century