Writers who portray Christianity as one among many valid religions betray the historic Christian confessions, yet continue to call themselves Christian, asserts Tennent (world missions, Gorden-Conwell Theological Seminary). Writing from the point of view of an evangelical Christian, he offers an alternative approach engaging the tenets of the other major religions and, essentially, making the case that they are deficient. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)