“Moral Traditions is an excellent resource for introducing students to the moral teachings of the world’s great religions. Today, as our world becomes ever more globalized, we are confronted with a diversity of religious belief and practice, a reality that has profound implications for how we, as a world community, address pressing ethical challenges. Mari Rapela Heidt provides a starting point to begin addressing this reality. By offering a brief introduction to the history of various religious traditions, a description of their basic moral teachings, and applications of these teachings to present-day realities, Heidt seeks to overcome the ignorance and misunderstanding that all too often characterize religious pluralism. She demonstrates both the commonalities and the differences in the moral teachings of these faith traditions, and provides students with clear, accessible explanations of how these traditions influence the moral behavior of their followers.”