An Interpretation of Religion: 2nd Edition

£18.99 Published, Palgrave, 2004
$28.00 Yale University Press

"This book is a unique contribution to the development of a field theory of religion. It justifies religious belief on the basis of our experience, especially religious experience, and points out the existence of resources within the major world religions to resolve the contemporary urgent problems of religious pluralism. The author's new attempt is very valuable for all world religions including Buddhism" Masao Abe, Pacific School of Religion, California.

"The most persuasive philosophical advocacy for religious pluralism ever written. John Hick's knowledge of the various models of religion is massive and impressive. Perhaps most modern philosophers of religion would consider him the authority in the field " Yandall Woodfin, Southwestern Journal of Theology

"Provides a rational justification for responding religiously to our ambiguous universe and for seeing the major world religions as different, culturally conditioned forms of this response." Gifford Lectures, Edinburgh, 1986-7.

"This book strengthens Hick' position as one of the most significant thinkers of the second half of the twentieth century. . . It has the patina of decades of careful scholarly reflection" (Journal of Religion)

"It is a masterpiece, destined to be a (if not the) classic of its type" (Theological Studies)

"This comprehensive exposition of the transcendent element in the religions of the world is the most persuasive philosophical advocacy of religious pluralism ever written" (Southwestern Journal of Theology)

Translated into German and Chinese

more reviews of the first edition

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John Hick: An Autobiography
Oxford: OneWorld, March 2003.,Hardback, pp. 328. £19.99 / $29.95.
Revised edition in Paperback, Oxford: OneWorld July 2005

From Yorkshire schoolboy to philosopher and theologian of international renown, John Hick tells his life story in this
warm and absorbing autobiography.

The author paints a vivid picture of twentieth-century society, from 1950's America to racial tensions in England and in apartheid South Africa. He recounts the events that have shaped his life, including his early conversion to evangelical Christianity, his role as a conscientous objector in World War II, and his gradual - and often controversial - move towards a religious pluralism embracing all the great world faiths.

As a thoughtful reflection on the changing face of religion, and a revealing insight into one man's spiritual and intellectual journey, these memoirs will also appeal to the many who have been influenced by John Hick's seminal work on the great human concerns: from belief in the Transcendent, to the role of faith throughout life, and the nature of death and beyond.

"This is an eminently readable, frequently humorous, account of the llfe of one of the world's most distinguished philosophers of religion He has never been scared of controversy in advocating justice, equity, and especially religious pluralism in the face of an orthodox, far too often fundamentalist, exclusivism.
How deeply indebted we are to him."

ARCHBISHOP DESMOND TUTU

"This is the life story of one whose intellectual, spirltual,
and practical example is an inspiration to all who devote their lives
to resisting evil without having to believe that all Truth and
Salvation is incarnated in only one place."

MUHAMMMAD ARKOUN, THE SORBONNE, PARIS

"John Hick is a man with a lovely combination of human qualities.
He is a scholar, has deep religious convictions, is a fervent
anti-racist, a deep pluralist and a warm friend. Understanding him
better might help more of us to nurture such values."

RT HON. CLARE SHORT MP

"This thoroughly informative and illuminating book tells the
life-story of a major contemporary philosopher of religion and
(though he scarcely likes to admit it) theologian. It is a must for all
interested in modem thinking about religion."

KEITH WARD, UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

Translated into Japanese

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