Reinventing Religion Beyond Belief and Scepticism Peter Moore

‘Religious studies scholar Moore posits in this persuasive work that polarized views of religion fail to represent “the real nature, and full potential, of religion.”. . . Moore argues forcefully for the positive role of religions in society, irrespective of the specific tradition . . . readers interested in the evolution of religious practice will enjoy Moore’s diverse survey.’ — Publishers Weekly

‘Anyone, whether a sceptic or a believer, will find stimulus in this book. It considers religion from a range of perspectives in a way that is always questioning and readable.’ — The Rt Revd Lord (Richard) Harries of Pentregarth, former Bishop of Oxford and Honorary Professor of Theology, King’s College London

‘Peter Moore muses that this book will irritate ardent secularists and passionate believers alike. But for the many people in the middle, this volume will be deeply satisfying. Shunning dogmatism of any variety, Moore offers insights about religion that are both subtle and intuitive. He brushes away jargon and lays out a compelling way forward for speaking about religion – both inside the academy and beyond – which returns religion to its better angels.’ — Aaron Rosen, Professor of Religion and Visual Culture, Wesley Theological Seminary, and author of 'Brushes with Faith' (2019) and 'Art & Religion in the 21st Century' (2015)