Elaine Pagels
What’s inside
Why Religion? explores the spiritual quest and its imperatives, combining memoir with an exploration of the nature and purpose of religion.
You’ll Learn
- Gaining insight into the relationship between personal experience and spirituality
- Understanding the historical evolution of religious thought
- Finding solace through shared experiences of loss and faith
- Exploring questions of meaning and existence through a religious lens
Key Points
- The intertwining of personal loss and spiritual inquiry
- The historic and philosophical aspects of religion
- The evolution of religious thought and its personal impact
- The exploration of suffering and transcendence
- The role of religion in contemporary life
- Personal anecdotes reflecting the author’s spiritual journey
Who’s it For
- spiritual seekers
- readers interested in the interplay between life events and faith
- students of theology
- persons coping with loss
About the author
Elaine Pagels is a renowned religious scholar known for her work on Gnosticism and early Christianity.