How to Be a Perfect Stranger (6th Edition): The Essential Religious Etiquette Handbook

Stuart M. Matlins, Arthur J. Magida

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Book cover for How to Be a Perfect Stranger (6th Edition): The Essential Religious Etiquette Handbook
Book cover for How to Be a Perfect Stranger (6th Edition): The Essential Religious Etiquette Handbook
Book cover for How to Be a Perfect Stranger (6th Edition): The Essential Religious Etiquette Handbook

How to Be a Perfect Stranger (6th Edition): The Essential Religious Etiquette Handbook

How to Be a Perfect Stranger (6th Edition): The Essential Religious Etiquette Handbook

Stuart M. Matlins, Arthur J. Magida

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Description

It's increasingly common to be invited to a wedding, funeral or other religious service for someone of a different faith. This easy-to-read religious etiquette guidebook helps the well-meaning guest feel comfortable and participate as fully as possible, with a brief description of worship practices and life-cycle ceremonies for 29 faith traditions.

Critical Reviews

"The things Miss Manners forgot to tell us about religion."
-Los Angeles Times

"Finally, for those inclined to undertake their own spiritual journeys ... tells visitors what to expect."
-New York Times

"Deftly edited ... outstanding.... [A] well-researched guide to a significant understanding of many of today's religions.... Very strongly recommended."
-Midwest Book Review

"Enables the stranger to hold fast to the integrity of their own tradition while stepping onto someone else's holy ground.... Concise, informative and eminently practical."
-Rev. Christopher Leighton, executive director, Institute for Christian-Jewish Studies

"The central idea here is excellent.... A perfect gift."
-Publishers Weekly

"Highly recommended."
-Library Journal

"Invaluable.... Concise, readable and user-friendly.... Responds to a vital need.... Builds bridges between faith communities."
-Montreal Anglican

"Should be on the bookshelves of anyone who has family members, friends or colleagues belonging to different religions.... Remarkably comprehensive."
-Interfaithfamily.com

"[An] incredible resource."
-Messenger: A Guide for Life's Adventure

"[This] book couldn't have come at a better time.... A welcome Stranger."
-Chicago Sun-Times

"Highly recommended....We encourage all people of faith to read it, refer to it often and use it as their guide when visiting other communities of faith."
-Rev. Ken Brookner Langston, director of education, The Interfaith Alliance

"Enables strangers to be better neighbors in a global community."
-Prof. John L. Esposito, director, Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Georgetown University

"You'll never again feel uncomfortable attending services of a religion not your own, after reading this wonderful book."
-Rabbi Jack Bemporad, director, Center for Christian-Jewish Understanding, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Connecticut

Publishing Information

Publisher: Skylight Paths Publishing
Pub date: 2015-03-05
Length: 393 pages

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