Summary:
The book explores the author's experiences teaching world religions to undergraduate students in rural Georgia, highlighting the transformative encounters with diverse faith traditions that challenge and enrich her own Christian faith. Through these interfaith interactions, she discovers a "holy envy" for aspects of other religions, which deepens her understanding of the sacred and the myriad ways people connect with the divine.
Key points:
1. Holy Envy: The book's title refers to respecting and admiring other faiths without trying to convert others to your own beliefs.
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