Publisher's Synopsis
The World's Parliament of Religions and the Religious Parliament Extension is a historical book written by Charles Carroll Bonney in 1896. The book documents the proceedings of the World's Parliament of Religions, which was held in Chicago in 1893. The Parliament was a landmark event in the history of interfaith dialogue, bringing together representatives of different religions from around the world to discuss their beliefs and practices.Bonney, who was one of the organizers of the Parliament, provides a detailed account of the planning and execution of the event, as well as transcripts of the speeches and discussions that took place. The book also includes information on the Religious Parliament Extension, which was a series of follow-up conferences held in various cities in the United States and Europe.Throughout the book, Bonney emphasizes the importance of interfaith dialogue and cooperation, and argues that the Parliament was a significant step towards greater understanding and harmony among the world's religions. He also addresses criticisms of the Parliament, including accusations of cultural imperialism and concerns about the exclusion of certain religious groups.Overall, The World's Parliament of Religions and the Religious Parliament Extension is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of interfaith dialogue and the role of religion in shaping global culture and politics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
