John L Esposito

Since the terrorist attacks of September 11th, there has been an overwhelming demand for information about Islam, and recent events such as the war in Iraq, terrorist attacks both failed and successful, debates throughout Europe over Islamic dress, and many others, have raised new questions in the minds of policymakers and the general public. This newly updated edition is a source for clearly presented, objective information about these new developments,...

From the introduction by the renowned Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his daughter the Rev. Mpho Tutu to the Epilogue by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, this magnificent volume explores the birthplaces of the five great religions and follows them as they spread around the globe, defining the role of faith in human life and culture over the ages. Witness the births of Hinduism and Buddhism in India, and of the three great monotheistic religions-Judaism, Christianity,...