Download or read book Religions of the West Today written by John L. Esposito and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique volume reveals the significance of religion in contemporary life and accomplishes two goals: it connects today's Western religions to their classical beliefs and practices and focuses on how these religions have responded to and been transformed by the modern world. Combiningthorough coverage of the historical background of each religion with up-to-the-minute discussions of its current practices, this is a well-rounded introduction to Western religions.