Certainly interesting, and at points even fascinating, but too scholarly, too academic, for my taste. ( )

A hugely influential book about the study of religion. Parts of it are no longer current, but it's still definitely worth reading and having around, due to the way it shaped the field. ( )

One of the seminal books of religious scholarship (not theology, but the study of religion as religion). Because its seminal, some of it is pretty basic, and other parts don't quite work cross-culturally. Still, this is one of the most important books in the study of religion, and is a very valuable read. Probably one of the most important for anyone seeking to understand how religions work. 7.5/10 ( )

This was assigned for at least 4 different classes I took in college. I love it, though. I find mysticism and the varities of celebration of sacred experience fascinating. ( )

I ended up reading this for two or three different classes in college. I suppose it is pretty good, but the real reason I keep it around is that I like the cover and I figure maybe if I keep it on my shelf people will think I am some kind of sorcerer.