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How to Be a Perfect Stranger (6th Edition) - by Stuart M Matlins & Arthur J Magida (Paperback)
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Highlights
- It's increasingly common to be invited to a wedding, funeral or other religious service for someone of a different faith.
- Author(s): Stuart M Matlins & Arthur J Magida
- 393 Pages
- Reference, Etiquette
Description
About the Book
It's increasingly common to be invited to a wedding, funeral or other religious service for someone of a different faith. This easy-to-read religious etiquette guidebook helps the well-meaning guest feel comfortable and participate as fully as possible, with a brief description of worship practices and life-cycle ceremonies for 29 faith traditions.Book Synopsis
It's increasingly common to be invited to a wedding, funeral or other religious service for someone of a different faith. This easy-to-read religious etiquette guidebook helps the well-meaning guest feel comfortable and participate as fully as possible, with a brief description of worship practices and life-cycle ceremonies for 29 faith traditions.Review Quotes
"The things Miss Manners forgot to tell us about religion."
-Los Angeles Times
"Finally, for those inclined to undertake their own spiritual journeys ... tells visitors what to expect."
-New York Times
"Deftly edited ... outstanding.... [A] well-researched guide to a significant understanding of many of today's religions.... Very strongly recommended."
-Midwest Book Review
"Enables the stranger to hold fast to the integrity of their own tradition while stepping onto someone else's holy ground.... Concise, informative and eminently practical."
-Rev. Christopher Leighton, executive director, Institute for Christian-Jewish Studies
"The central idea here is excellent.... A perfect gift."
-Publishers Weekly
"Highly recommended."
-Library Journal
"Invaluable.... Concise, readable and user-friendly.... Responds to a vital need.... Builds bridges between faith communities."
-Montreal Anglican
"Should be on the bookshelves of anyone who has family members, friends or colleagues belonging to different religions.... Remarkably comprehensive."
-Interfaithfamily.com
"[An] incredible resource."
-Messenger: A Guide for Life's Adventure
"[This] book couldn't have come at a better time.... A welcome Stranger."
-Chicago Sun-Times
"Highly recommended....We encourage all people of faith to read it, refer to it often and use it as their guide when visiting other communities of faith."
-Rev. Ken Brookner Langston, director of education, The Interfaith Alliance
"Enables strangers to be better neighbors in a global community."
-Prof. John L. Esposito, director, Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Georgetown University
"You'll never again feel uncomfortable attending services of a religion not your own, after reading this wonderful book."
-Rabbi Jack Bemporad, director, Center for Christian-Jewish Understanding, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Connecticut