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Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others

Barbara Brown Taylor
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Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019

Book Brief

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Barbara Brown Taylor

Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Georgia • 2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others, author Barbara Brown Taylor shares her experiences as a religion professor exploring different faiths. She emphasizes understanding, respect, and learning from diverse beliefs, highlighting the enrichment that comes from appreciating spiritual perspectives outside one's own tradition.

Inspirational

Contemplative

Informative

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.5

6,827 ratings

90%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Barbara Brown Taylor's Holy Envy receives praise for its insightful exploration of interfaith understanding and personal growth. Critics commend her engaging storytelling and thoughtful reflection on spiritual diversity. However, some note a lack of in-depth analysis of specific faiths. Overall, it's an enriching read for those curious about religious pluralism.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others?

A reader interested in interfaith dialogue, spiritual exploration, and understanding diverse religious beliefs would enjoy Holy Envy. Similar readers might appreciate works like God Is Not One by Stephen Prothero and The Faith Club by Idliby, Oliver, and Warner.

4.5

6,827 ratings

90%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Georgia • 2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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