R. Crawford 
The Battle for the Soul 
A Comparative Analysis in an Age of Doubt

Do we all possess a soul? If so, what is it? Can it be defined? Crawford argues that it is important that we have a soul because if it is immortal then we can hope for life after death. But some religions insist that it is the resurrection of the body which is vital.

Table of Content

The Jewish Soul The Christian Experience The Soul and the Development of Christian Belief The Muslim Claim The Hindu and the Immortal Soul The Buddhist Denial The Sikh Path The Philosopher and the Soul Can We Avoid Dualism of Body and Soul? Did Darwin Kill the Soul? After Darwin The Darwinians The Way Forward

About the author

ROBERT CRAWFORD Graduate of four universities and is a Professor of Religion.