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3 Minutes to Understand the 50 Greatest Religious and Spiritual Movements
Hinduism, Jainism, Islam, Judaism, Taoism, Sufism… You have probably heard these names before, but do you really know what they represent? This book offers a
For each religion or tradition, it challenges thinkers and theologians to explain it in a simple and lively way: in 30 seconds, over 2 pages, in 300 words, and with an image. In other words, it takes less than 3 minutes to understand the essentials of each.
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- Author: Russel Re Manning
- Publication date: October 2011
- Size: 19cm x 24cm
- Weight: 640g
- ISBN: 978-2-7029-0934-8
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This book opens a clear and direct door to the major religious and spiritual traditions that have shaped human history. Hinduism, Jainism, Islam, Judaism, Taoism, Sufism, and many other major currents are presented here in an accessible form, without oversimplification or abstract discourse. The promise is simple: to provide a quick, solid, and contextualized understanding without overwhelming the reader with technical terms. The reading flows easily and immediately offers reliable reference points to place each tradition within its historical, cultural, and doctrinal framework.
A fast and understandable reading method
The book is based on an effective editorial principle: the same current explained at several levels of reading, from the briefest to the most detailed. In thirty seconds, the reader grasps the central idea. In two pages, they discover the general structure. In three hundred words, they get a coherent and usable overview. Each chapter is accompanied by an illustration that supports understanding without distracting attention. This pace provides real reading comfort and allows free exploration, without imposed order, according to curiosity or immediate need.
A book to understand without jargon or heaviness
This book is for those who want to understand the global religious landscape without going through complex academic works. The tone remains lively, clear, and respectful of the traditions covered. The texts focus on conveying essential ideas, with precise words and a fluid style. The reading is suitable both for personal discovery and for educational or cultural use.
Russell Re Manning is a philosopher of religion and academic specializing in philosophy, theology, and the history of ideas. He teaches at St Edmund’s College, University of Cambridge, and is also a member of Bath Spa University in the philosophy department, where he works on issues of metaphysics, religion, and culture. His work covers the intellectual history of natural theology, dialogues between science and religion, and the analysis of the concept of emergence in contemporary theology.
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