Hosting the Stranger: Between Religions

“Hosting the Stranger: Between Religions” by Richard Kearney, published by Bloomsbury Academic on March 10, 2011, is a thought-provoking exploration of interreligious hospitality. This edition spans 172 pages and is presented in English. The book features ten meditations contributed by scholars and practitioners from five major wisdom traditions: Jewish, Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, and Islamic. It delves into the concept of what it means to ‘host the stranger,’ fostering dialogue among diverse religious perspectives.

Readers will find a rich tapestry of insights that facilitate constructive discussions on interpersonal relations and ethics within a religious context. The text aims to enact the hospitality it examines, encouraging a hopeful exchange between different faiths. By addressing themes of psychology and comparative religion, this work invites reflection on the importance of welcoming others in a world marked by diversity and complexity.