I have used earlier editions of this book, then named Man's Religions, since 1989 as the basis for lectures on World Religion for a community college class. I definately want to get a copy of this 10th edition! I hope in the future to be able to have this textbook for my class because then I will not need to supplement with handouts - everything I need will be right there in the book.

A truly excellent, penetrating, work. David Noss provides an opportunity for the reader to personally shake hands with each major religion: each is introduced with unobtrusive eloquence and exactitude; each is treated with the utmost respect; and so is the reader accorded this same, unpretentious, sacred reverence. One might gain the impression that a very sane and learned scholar in each religion covered is laying out for you the fundamentals and origins of his beliefs and faith, in a non-proselytizing way, for you to see. Excellent!

The key words for the book could be as the following -- Tactful, sophisticated, academic, reader's friendly, accurate, intriguing, inspiring, comprehensive. One can get proud of the Mankind history - not only wars and dirty politics did we have but the heights of spiritual life, in many forms and manifestations.

There is a new edition for this title which is A History of the World's Religion by David S. Noss.

I have used the 8th edition of this book (with David Noss) as the basis for my lectures on world religion since 1989. It is an excellent overview of the great religions placing them in three categories based on three possible reponses to the natural world. I use these grouping in my classes: religions of India, religions of east Asia, and religions of the Middle East. I particularly like the balance between history and belief systems.

I have often recommended this book to others and now I realize that I'll have to let them know that it is out of print. Our local library had copies of various editions but they have been stolen!

Sorry to hear that a book I thought of as a friend is gone.