Rare Books as Tangible History
Selections from Tufts Special Collections venture into the classroom to illustrate the creative endeavor of book printing through the ages
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Is It a Cult or the Beginning of a New Religion?
A new course examines gurus and their dreams of utopias to help us understand how religion works—and maybe also how organized religion begins
Why Are There Religions?
Associate Professor of Religion Jennifer Eyl explains the underlying aspects of what drives human spiritual beliefs, and how that works in the world
What Should You Do and Why?
Assistant Professor of Religion Yonatan Brafman tackles life’s big questions through the examination of Jewish law and ethics
Brian A. Hatcher on his book 'Hinduism Before Reform'
An interview of Brian A. Hatcher about his book 'Hinduism Before Reform'
Celebrating the Precious Mettle of Ishvarchandra Vidyasagar
During the bicentennial year of the birth of Vidyasagar, what does it mean to celebrate the man and honour his legacy?
How American Christian media promoted charity abroad
As media technologies have raised awareness of global suffering, some have asked if the injunction to aid neighbors applies to distant strangers on the other side of the world.
Missing Vidyasagar again: The 19th-century reformer deserves better than brickbats and hollow praise
We must take the time to learn more about the influential – if complicated – figure.
‘Holy Humanitarians’ Review: The Gilded Age Alms Race
How a couple of evangelical magazine editors rivaled the Red Cross in providing disaster relief and humanitarian aid throughout the globe. D.G. Hart reviews “Holy Humanitarians” by Heather D. Curtis.