Displaying his deep knowledge of metaphysics and an admirable friendliness to every theme and thinker, Dumsday opens up new areas of the philosophy of religion to fruitful exploration. His expert conceptual spadework, subtle analysis of arguments, and judicious selection of topics warranting further attention will help many an investigator get up to speed quickly on his neglected themes and show them where they can make their mark.

J. L. Schellenberg, Professor of Philosophy, Mount Saint Vincent University, Canada

Philosophers of religion commonly see Christian theism and metaphysical naturalism as the only two live options. This leaves them ill equipped to explore other models of ultimate reality, such as polytheism and animism. In this clear and incisive book, Travis Dumsday demonstrates the philosophical interest of these and other minority traditions - a must-read for philosophers of religion and lay readers who want to expand their philosophical horizons.

Helen De Cruz, Professor of Philosophy and Danforth Chair in the Humanities, Saint Louis University, USA