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So What's the Difference?
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 261.2
EAN: 9780830718986
Edition: 2Rev Ed
ISBN: 0830718982
Label: Gospel Light Publications
Manufacturer: Gospel Light Publications
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 256
Publication Date: 2001-04
Publisher: Gospel Light Publications
Studio: Gospel Light Publications
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Editorial Review:
So What's the Difference has been revised and updated for the 21st Century to help Christians better understand their own beliefs. A classic first released in 1967, this revision takes a current look at the answer to the question, "How does orthodox biblical Christianity differ from other faiths?" In a straightforward, non-critical comparison, Fritz Ridenour explores and explains the basic tenets of 20 worldviews, religions and faiths, including Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jehovah's Witnesses, Christian Science, New Age and Mormonism.
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - biased book, tool for blind conversion
I have never read such a biased book that claims to legitimately compare religions. The descriptions of the other religions are so brief that it seems as if the author is trying to mock and belittle them, instead of objectively comparing them to Christianity. I admit to laughing while reading this because I thought this text was so ridiculous. This book is merely a tool to blindly convert people, and I hope that those who read this book see it for what it is. If you want to legitimately learn about ... Read More
Rating: - A bit simplistic and biased
Whenever a Protestant book is described as a comparison of "orthodox Christian" with other views, it should give us pause. After all, who defines what is "orthodox Christian?" Mr. Ridenour is a gifted communicator and his books are an easy read. Although he makes no pretense at a scholarly treatment of comparative religion, this work does have an underlying bias that assumes his own evangelical Protestant beliefs to be the test of orthodoxy.
To be fair, one will want to also read ... Read More
Rating: - So that's the difference...
Ridenour probably wouldn't sit next to me in church but he has compiled a good elementary look into other religions. I don't know that I agreed with his classification of cults versus religion so maybe he should do away with the distinction in the book.
Overall I got what I was looking for but this is certainly not an unbiased look at all religions.
Rating:  - comparison of religions
This simple book, easy to read, is a good reference for anyone wanting a comparison of the world religions. It is fair and balanced.
Rating:  - Easy to understand
This is a great book for getting a very general idea of a few of the major religions of the world. He is a children's & youth writer so it is very basic & easy to understand. It is written from a Christian perspective so if that offends you, you may want to look elsewhere. Don't expect an in depth study. It is great if you just want a basic over-view though. It covers Islam, Hinduism, Christianity (Protestant, Catholic, & Eastern Orthodox), Judaism, Mormanism, Jahovah Witness, Humanism, Witchcraft, ... Read More
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