Experiencing the World's Religions

Experiencing the World's Religions: Tradition, Challenge and Change, 8th Edition, by Michael Molloy, is an introductory textbook designed for student readers exploring global traditions. Published by McGraw-Hill Higher Education, the work presents fundamental religious beliefs alongside modern sectarian conflicts and personal spiritual searching.

Molloy structures the text around the ongoing interplay of tradition and historical change across global faiths. The coverage examines established doctrines together with the evolving practices of diverse faith communities.

Each chapter opens with first-person accounts of meetings with followers of varied faiths, gathered during author Michael Molloy's global travels. This structural feature provides concrete context for students entering introductory comparative religion studies.