_Comparing Religions_ is a next-generation textbook which expertly guides, inspires, and challenges those who wish to think seriously about religious pluralism in the modern world. * A unique book teaching the art and practice of comparing religions * Draws on a wide range of religious traditions to demonstrate the complexity and power of comparative practices * Provides both a history and understanding of comparative practice and a series of thematic chapters showing how responsible practice is done * A three part structure provides readers with a map and effective process through which to grasp this challenging but fascinating approach * The author is a leading academic, writer, and exponent of comparative practice * Contains numerous learning features, including chapter outlines, summaries, toolkits, discussion questions, a glossary, and many images * Supported by a companion website (available on publication) at www.wiley.com/go/kripal [http://www.wiley.com/go/kripal], which includes information on individual religious traditions, links of other sites, an interview with the author, learning features, and much more