Dean Halverson is a World Religions Specialist with International Students Inc., a para-church organization
committed to sharing Christ with the half-million internationals studying in the U.S. He was a researcher for the
Spiritual Counterfeits Project and is the author of Crystal Clear: Understanding and Reaching New Agers. He lives
in Colorado with his wife, Debbie. They have three children.
Review
"This book is a storehouse of information, the most insightful and practical guide I have seen on this
subject. It is a rich resource for every Christian who seeks to communicate effectively in a maze of worldviews."
--Ravi Zacharias, President�Ravi Zacharias International Ministries
"The Compact Guide to World Religions brings together some of the best apologetics material available anywhere.
This is a great help to those of us committed to carrying out the Great Commission."
--Franklin Graham, President�Samaritan�s Purse
Bethany House Web Site, January, 2001
Summary
A generation ago almost everyone a Christian encountered went to church--or at least knew he or she should. Today,
with the world at America's doorstep, evangelical Christians more than ever need to understand their neighbors
and their changing beliefs.
The Compact Guide to World Religions is a complete, easy-to-use handbook of the origins, basic beliefs, and evangelistic
challenges and opportunities of the world's major religions in clear, easy-to-use chapters and charts.
Cultural diversity is the mark of every large city all over the world. The time has come when those who would better
understand their neighbors need a primer on world religions. The Compact Guide to World Religions not only details
the beliefs and practices of non-Christians but offers clear pointers on witnessing, inviting you to respectfully
communicate with people of each religion.
