Having Holy Envy

Latter-day Saint scholar Alonzo Gaskill applies Lutheran bishop Krister Stendahl's principle of 'holy envy'—admiring the good in other faiths without abandoning your own—to fifteen world religions, from Bahá'í and Buddhism to Judaism, Islam, and Zoroastrianism. Each chapter highlights a single beautiful teaching or practice that can inspire Latter-day Saints to live their own faith more devotedly. Grounded in scripture and prophetic teaching, the book argues that all truth comes from God and invites readers to find Him wherever He is manifest.

• A believing Latter-day Saint scholar shows how fifteen world religions can make you a better disciple of Christ—without diminishing your own faith
• Built on the famous 'holy envy' principle a Lutheran bishop coined for what he admired about Latter-day Saint temples
• Every chapter reviewed by practicing members of the faith discussed—accurate, respectful, and generous
• Answers the question every curious Latter-day Saint asks: 'Can I admire another religion without betraying my own?'

“Thus, holy envy is finding beauty in other faiths, without diminishing your own.”

Perfect for a thoughtful, believing Latter-day Saint curious about world religions who wants to deepen their own faith by learning what is beautiful and inspiring in other traditions.