Religious Geniuses

Wipf and Stock, 2026

The highest expressions of religious life often appear in individuals known as saints, or their equivalents across traditions. To foster interfaith understanding, the concept of the "religious genius" has been developed--?ures who embody spiritual excellence and renew their traditions in response to the needs of their time and place. Recognizing religious geniuses from other faiths offers insight into those traditions and reveals the shared spiritual ground among religions. These individuals inspire not only their own communities but humanity as a whole, speaking across both time and religious boundaries. This collection explores the lives and teachings of key ?ures from Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and the Baha'i Faith through the lens of religious genius theory. Attributes such as love, humility, and surrender emerge as sources of spiritual creativity that revitalize religious traditions and shape the wider society around them. Featuring contributions from respected scholars and religious leaders, the volume highlights transformative ?ures such as St. Francis of Assisi, Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook, and Baha'u'llah--lives that bear witness to the dynamic, universal potential of the spiritual life.

• Curatore: Alon Goshen-Gottstein
• Anno edizione: 2026
• Editore: Wipf and Stock
• Formato: EPUB2 con Adobe DRM
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798385254569