Richard Holloway, former Bishop of Edinburgh and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, is an internationally popular writer and broadcaster. His more than twenty books include the best-selling Leaving Alexandria: A Memoir of Faith and Doubt. He lives in Edinburgh, UK.
"This is a well-written book, from which most of us will come away
knowing more about the religions of the world than we knew before.
. . . In its own way this engaging book might be seen as a period
piece."—John Charmley, Times
"Holloway’s account is brimful of arresting facts."—Ian Thomson,
Financial Times
"As an informed reflection on the state of faith in the western
world in the 21st century, written by someone who has plenty of
experience, it is insightful and intelligent."—Tim Whitmarsh, The
Guardian
“Holloway’s narrative is made up of many different threads and
details carefully woven together to make a satisfying read. The
pace is leisurely despite the amount of ground covered, and he
manages to include memorable details.”—Carol Palfrey, Sofia
"In an age of religious tension, this is an important contribution
to understanding different beliefs. . . . A straightforward,
well-written introduction to religion and its various
manifestations."—Library Journal
"Thank God – if I can use that phrase in a neutral way – for
Richard Holloway and his carefully weighted, beautifully written
and strangely compelling brief history of world religions. . . .
There can be no better place to learn about [religion] than in the
pages of this enlightening book."—Peter Stanford, The Observer
"Holloway is a uniquely qualified and respectful guide. He neither
preaches nor mocks . . . it’s a timely reminder that that, despite
our differences, we have more in common than we think."—Catherine
Small, East Anglian Daily Times
"This lovable book is clearly modelled on a best-seller from the
same publisher, Gombrich’s A Little History of the World. . .
. It takes you from the assertion that religion is something
which 'comes from the mind of the human animal,' and romps through
the whole story, from the revelation on Sinai to the composition of
the Vedas and the chronology of Hinduism and Buddhism, with
short-summaries of their better known texts."—A.N. Wilson, The
Tablet
"Retells the entire history of religion with deepest respect and
keen commitment to accuracy. . . . An empathetic yet discerning
guide to the enduring significance and power of faith."—Edinburgh
Life
"For clarity and accessibility, in the minefield of tomes dealing
with the fervours and fevers of 'accepted' religions, I recommend,
with pleasure, Richard Holloway’s A Little History of
Religion."—Hayden Murphy, The Glasgow Herald
"As always, Holloway writes clearly and freshly, with good
analogies and comparisons. He describes the basic terms and ideas
in the simplest possible way without being patronising."—Richard
Harries, Church Times
"Richard Holloway’s deep affection for religious tradition, coupled
with intellectual honesty and clarity of expression, has won him a
host of avid readers among the faithful and the faith-less . .
."—David Boulton, The Friend
“Fulfills exactly what its title promises, but with more depth and
elegance than the title might imply. Holloway offers an engaging
canter through almost four millennia of religious history,
zigzagging both chronologically and geographically into a
comprehensive range of sources, contexts and stories.”—Julie Grove,
RE Today
"It is difficult to name anyone more qualified to write on this
topic than Richard Holloway. His own journey of faith has
encompassed so many experiences that he writes with an admirable
combination of detachment, knowledge and affectionate
engagement."—Diarmaid MacCulloch, author of A History of
Christianity: The First Three Thousand Years
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