The Religion Book: Places, Prophets, Saints, and Seers

by Jim Willis

A musician turned minister, Willis presents a reference for general readers to topics concerning the five world religions and many religions and philosophical systems of smaller groups that have been investigated and sometimes revived over the past years and decades. Among the topics are general concerns such as faith and cult. Each of the nearly 200 entries identifies sources, which tend to be modern and easily accessible works. They are not cross-referenced, but the index is thorough. There are about 100 black-and-white photographs and other illustrations. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Genres: Religion, Reference, Nonfiction

Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

We are sad to announce the passing of our father, James Willis, Sr., who died at home in South Carolina, on Friday afternoon, June 7th. We know that as a minister, teacher, and author, he meant a lot of different things to a lot of different people, all over the world. Robert Kalil, host of Typical Skeptic, once said that Jim "mastered the esoteric and spiritual principles and lived the life." He has been called an inspiration by many trying to find their own path to a greater and broader grasp and perception of their own sense of spirituality.

​A theologian, historian, and musician, Jim Willis earned his Bachelor's degree from the Eastman School of Music, and his Master’s degree from Andover Newton Theological School. He has been an ordained minister for over 40 years. While serving as an adjunct college professor in the fields of comparative religion and cross-cultural studies, he was the host of his own drive-time radio show and part-time musician. His concern for spiritual growth in modern-day society prompted a series of lectures on historical studies and contemporary spirituality. Upon retirement, he was determined to confront the essential, mystical Reality that has inspired humankind since the very beginning of time. A background in theology and education led to his writing more than twenty books on religion, the apocalypse, cross-cultural spirituality, and arcane or buried cultures, specializing in research bridging lost civilizations, suppressed history, and the study of earth energy, dowsing, and out-of-body experiences.

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