The sub-title ‘A guide to World Religions and Christian Traditions’ indicates the scope of this book. The author sets out to give an overview of the many faces of belief namely Hinduism, Judaism, Zoroastianism, Taoism and Confucianism, Buddhism, Islam, Mormonism, Baha’i, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Neopaganism, Unitarian—Universalism and the major Benign Cults. The second section reviews the many faces of Christianity namely, Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholics, Lutherans, Anglicans, Reformed Churches, Mennonites, Presbyterians, Baptists, Quakers, Methodists, ‘Christians’ the United Church of Christ, Holiness and Pentecostal Movements, Adventists and Christian Scientists.

Losch offers basic information about each of these 28 groups giving some historical background and making some helpful connections, especially in his second section. Writing from a Christian perspective, Losch is objective and non-judgemental. Some will question his judgement in the choice of benign cults.

The Many Faces of Faith will serve as a useful introduction to a wide range of beliefs.

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