Speaking of Faith: Why Religion Matters--and How to Talk About It - Softcover

Tippett, Krista

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0143113186 ISBN 13: 9780143113188

Publisher: Penguin Books, 2008

Synopsis

A thought-provoking, original appraisal of the meaning of religion by the host of public radio's On Being

Krista Tippett, widely becoming known as the Bill Moyers of radio, is one of the country's most intelligent and insightful commentators on religion, ethics, and the human spirit. With this book, she draws on her own life story and her intimate conversations with both ordinary and famous figures, including Elie Wiesel, Karen Armstrong, and Thich Nhat Hanh, to explore complex subjects like science, love, virtue, and violence within the context of spirituality and everyday life. Her way of speaking about the mysteries of life-and of listening with care to those who endeavor to understand those mysteries--is nothing short of revolutionary.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Praise for Krista Tippett and her public radio program Speaking of Faith:
"The brilliance of Krista Tippett’s idea is to trust people to use the first person singular, to commit themselves with passion and clarity as they enlarge our urgent national conversation."
—Martin Marty, Emeritus Professor of American Religious History, University of Chicago

"Speaking of Faith isn’t just a good idea and a welcome concept for a muchneeded forum on religion, belief and spirituality in contemporary life—it already is that forum."
—Patricia Hampl, Poet, memoirist, and MacArthur "Genius" Grant recipient

About the Author:

Krista Tippett is a Peabody Award–winning broadcaster and the New York Times bestselling author of Becoming Wise, Einstein’s God, and Speaking of Faith. In 2014, she received the National Humanities Medal at the White House for “thoughtfully delving into the mysteries of human existence.” She is the host of the public radio program and podcast On Being.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0143113186
• ISBN 13: 9780143113188
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240