Religion in Contemporary Society

Identity, Culture and Public Life

John Anthony Berry
9789918232086
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This volume offers a rigorous interdisciplinary examination of religion’s place in contemporary public life. It addresses pressing issues such as immigration, bioethics, and religious freedom. Bridging theological reflection and cultural analysis, the essays examine questions of identity and dialogue across interreligious, ecumenical, and intercultural settings. The collection merits close attention from scholars of religion, culture, and public policy.

– Prof. Claire Wolfteich
Professor of Practical Theology & Spirituality Studies
Boston University School of Theology

Religion in the public square isn’t just for scholars. It’s a pressing question for all of us. Challenging, timely, and thought-provoking, this book asks what role religion should play in our fast-changing world. It shows that easing identity tensions goes beyond tolerance, calling for fresh thinking and a renewed theology of interreligious dialogue. This is essential reading for anyone curious about how faith, culture, and society intersect today.

– Prof. Michel Younès
Director of the Centre for the Study of Cultures and Religions
Catholic University of Lyon

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Weight 810 g
Dimensions 24.5 × 17 cm
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Format Paperback
Language English
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Year of publication 2026
Pages 434
ISBN 9789918232086

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