The Soul of Christianity: Restoring the Great Tradition

Presenting the essential teachings of Christianity, and his own profound Christian faith and convictions, the author examines and puts forth what being a Christian has meant for him personally, and how it has shaped his life and beliefs. He also presents an argument for a vital alternative that is Christian faith that is tolerant.
Huston Smith, dean of world religions, presents the essential teachings of Christianity, and, for the first time, his own profound Christian faith and convictions. In this elegant and concise treatise, Huston Smith examines and puts forth what being a Christian has meant for him personally, how it has shaped his life and beliefs. In contrast to the misguided course of culturally rigid and intolerant evangelical and fundamentalist Christianity on the one hand, and the non-transcendent liberal Christianity of Marcus Borg, John Shelby Spong, et al. on the other, Smith presents a passionate and convincing argument for a vital alternative that is a deeper, authentic Christian faith that is both tolerant, respectful of people's and religious differences, yet substantial.